My state of Victoria has reportedly removed two children from their parents because of their weight, and it is predicted that more children will be removed.
If a parent isn't managing the weight of their child, should the parent forfeit the right to keep their child?
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/victorian-authorities-remove-obese-children-removed-from-their-parents/story-fndo48ca-1226424413140
I support this. I think that there is no excuse for kids to be so overweight. It is the fault of the parents for taking the child to McDonalds for Happy Meals, and letting them eat junk instead of cooking them a healthy meal. If the kids are removed from the care of the parents, it might just be the wake up call the parent needs to change their lifestyle.
Thoughts?
If a parent isn't managing the weight of their child, should the parent forfeit the right to keep their child?
Authorities are using kids' bulging waistlines as a justification for taking them from their parents' care.
At least two children in Victoria have been removed from their parents because of their weight.
And it is predicted there will be more cases to come.
Associate Professor John Dixon from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute told the ABC that sometimes taking children away from their parents is the best option.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/victorian-authorities-remove-obese-children-removed-from-their-parents/story-fndo48ca-1226424413140
I support this. I think that there is no excuse for kids to be so overweight. It is the fault of the parents for taking the child to McDonalds for Happy Meals, and letting them eat junk instead of cooking them a healthy meal. If the kids are removed from the care of the parents, it might just be the wake up call the parent needs to change their lifestyle.
Thoughts?