Is child obesity caused by bad parenting?
Some of the main causes of obesity are the amount of food someone eats, how much they exercise, and genetics. Another main cause, but is still questioned today, is the home life of a kid. There have been studies and tests that have tried to prove or show the possibility of obesity coming home to the home environment. Those who believe obesity comes from bad parenting have said that because the parent doesn’t enforce rules and regulations on their children's food intake. Many times, obesity runs through the family. If a parent is classified as obese, then the children are more likely to become obese. This is because of the habits and exercises done by their influences.
People who think that obesity has nothing to do with parents feel that it is caused by other reasons. Many feel that the other causes could be because of health reasons or even the amount of money they make. Many times people who suffer from obesity also have another disease linked with obesity. These can be things like sleeping disorders, asthma, heart disease, and more. Another reason is how much the family makes. Many times, those who do not make as much and don’t have lots of money for food must buy cheap things. In a store, the cheap things are the food that has the most amount of sugar and the healthier things are much more expensive.
I think that obesity can come from several reasons. I do not think every case is because of: bad parenting.” I think that can be a cause but many times it's not the parents' fault. I also think that some adults are not as smart and concerned about their and their children's diets. That leads to children becoming overweight and labeled as obese. I also think that we do see situations of people who can buy healthy stuff but choose not to. That is okay, but some of those people do not work out, do anything physically, or try to help their health at all. So overall I think it just depends on the situation.
Do you think obesity is caused by bad parenting?
What do you think causes it?
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I don't think that it is caused by bad parenting, I mean, you should spoil your kids once in a while, but not enough to make them regret it. You shouldn't tell your kid not to eat either. A lot of times it is genetics that they are getting.
I think the life of an obese kid goes both ways. Obviously their food habits aren't the greatest, but who buys the food? Parents control what goes into the mouths of kids when they're under their roof. They can also engage their kids in sports/activities so they get the excercise needed, but overall that's also partly the kid's choice. Children do have a choice with their life habits, and so it's not all the parent's fault in my opinion.
Some obesity is caused by parents, but most of it is caused by the huge portions we receive, to us, one portion can be 2 or more to other countries. and not only that but people can have binge eating disorders, which causes them to gain weight to the point of obesity.
I agree because the big portions will play a big part in it.
I feel like child obesity is caused by the parents to an extent but I don't think it is fully. If the child is below 7-10 years old I think it is the parent's fault but if they are after that i think it's more the kid's fault. Parents can always give suggestions but i don't think they should force there child to eat less.
I agree that when they are young they don't really chose what they eat.
In my opinion child obesity is not caused by bad parenting. I think there is always a chance it can be but I do not think it is. I think that a lot of time it just has to do with the kid's decisions. And sometimes kids can have an eating disorder or certain health problems.
i agree with you because the kids mostly decide what they eat and how they eat.
I think obesity can be caused by a lot of things. It depends on your family, your portion sizes, not having enough money to buy healthy foods, neglect. I dont think all parents are bad if their child is obese it just depends on the situation you are in.
I agree on what you said can cause obesity.
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