Is child obesity caused by bad parenting?

[7Tegan]

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?

[3Taylor]

I don't know for sure if it is always bad parenting, but like you said, it also depends on the amount of money a family makes. Healthy food is very expensive, and those who cannot afford it will have a hard time maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Some parents don't teach their children to eat healthy, and that is a problem too. 

[3Lily]

I do not think that chikd obesity is caused by bad parenting. I think there are many other factors that go into being overwight and being a "bad parent" doesn't tend to come up. It is usually genetics or even life choices of the child.

[7Tegan]

yes i agree with you because the genetics can play a big role in it and the choices of the child.

[2Kaelyn]

I don't think child obesity is caused by bad parenting, sometimes it can be the parent's fault, but the reason most children end up being obese is because of the genes that they got from their parents or just the eating habits that kids have since most kids don't have the greatest eating habits.

[7Tegan]

I agree because it can be the parents fault if they don't watch at all what there kids eat but the kids can also watch what they eat. 

[2 Brehden]

I don't really think bad parenting is the reason children are obese. I think it could be more genetics or even the childs decisons on eating. Many children start obese and change over the years. But another reason is not getting excercise.

[7Tegan]

I agree because excercise will keep you at a good weight if you have excercise regularly

[5abby]

I do not think that child obesity is caused by bad parenting, but it could be. I think most child obesity is caused but not eating the correct foods, not being active, and eating too much of the wrong foods. Some kids also have disorders that can cause it.

[4-Mariah]

I don't think its caused by bad parenting. I thinks kids do it because  they get bullied for being to skinny. Or sometimes they don't eat because they get fat shamed. I also think that people should keep their mouth shut because sometimes its hard for people to gain or lose weight and they put others down because they are going through something themselves.

[5Aubrey]

I don't thnk child obesity is caused by bad parenting, its possible but not likely. I think it depends on your family, the food you're eating and how much. Kids could also have disorders and health problems that would cause obesity.