Quote Originally Posted by lvpets2002 View Post
Well I think most parents are too busy with work & all to pay attention.. Also parents would rather hear a quite child than have to hear a child fussen of wanting their way with food & ect.. Also some children have medical problems..

I don't buy this at all. It takes no more effort to provide a child with an apple, banana, wheat toast, whatever, than it does a cookie, bag of chips, or a muffin.

This particular child that I referenced HAS parents, they are out with her, she isn't running the street or anything. I don't doubt that they are busy. But, give the child a big wheel, or a bike. No need for motorized stuff at 4, 6, 8, etc.

I wonder what the statistics are for kids with endocrine problems that cause weight gain...I would imagine it is about as low as it is with adults.