But, the conversation does open up a lot of questions in many areas of parenting and perhaps starts to explore the question of what is good parenting and what is bad, and where is the line where it becomes abusive. All the parents I know want to be good parents and most seem to believe that they are, but are they really considering the wellbeing of the child, or is "good parenting" doing what is socially acceptable, regardless of the outcomes for the children?
You hit the nail on the head, squarely.
Education is key!
We all want to be good parents, but, many do not realize they are uneducated in this area. How many really know what good nutrition consists of? Regardless of the fact they have probably taken it in school, on a different level, I wish parents were educated in some of the more important things in their child's life when they have a baby.
They give you classes when you buy a pet.
But even a basic level of nutrition should be somewhat common sense, right? I mean, becoming obese takes work, it isn't an overnight thing.
It isn't an overnight thing. You are right about that.
Even if you ate improperly, if you were out playing like a child, you would be outside running and playing, yes? You wouldn't be gaining weight.
You might think they have common sense, and even if they didn't, becoming obese isn't overnight and you may see it, but not see it for what it is.