Family Too Fat To Work

[Daisy and Delilah]

I watched the clips of the daughter trying out for the music competition. They don't appear to be very aware of life's problems. If this is true, they could defintely use some education about losing weight and getting healthier. If they weren't able to hear that Emma can't sing, I don't think they know much about losing weight effectively. She was terrible!!

This story is strange. If the media claims they can't work because they're too fat, why are they the only ones being showcased? Are they implying that all morbidly obese people are incapable of working?

I agree with what Mary said about the 400 pound woman. There are morbidly obese people working all over the world. This family seems to be an exception to this. Maybe they are enjoying the sitting around, do nothing lifestyle they experience every day. It's become too easy for them to live off the government. This allows them to not eat healthy and gain more weight. As long as this continues, they probably won't have any desire to get better.
I see a strong influence from the parents that's letting the daughters do as they please. If the parents baby them, they won't ever try to get better. I think Simon mentioned that.

I hope they all get some education and help real soon. They seem like a nice family that's led a sheltered life.

[Pinot's Mom]

The core problem with this family can be summed up in one comment from the patriarch (when discussing how much money they sponge off the government) - "We deserve more." FOR WHAT??
This issue of entitlement is dangerous; there are way too many people in this world who think they're entitled to sit on their rear and collect a paycheck. They really do live in their own world - and, by the way, whatever the problem, it's NEVER their fault! (ie: it's "genetic"-yea, right)

[Catty1]

"The entire family has to agree to work with professionals" to lose weight, Wolper said. "Family conventions and family traditions around food and eating mean they are caught in this trap. ... It's like a drug addict who is trying to quit living with three drug addicts. When an attractive substance is nearby, it is difficult to ignore it."

I hope the media picks up on this and follows it, to give an example and guideline to MANY families who "don't get it". It could save lives, and money lost through poor productivity in the workplace.

"I inherited my fat - I followed in my parent's foodsteps." Heard that one in OA many many years ago.

I wish them luck! There is a whole new world out there for them!