Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes- Post #1
Eric mentions that when people ask “What went wrong?” with him, they usually attribute the “problem” (his weight) to his mother’s spoiling her son as a means of compensating for his father’s absence. Why do you think people ask what went wrong when they see an overweight person? How much control do you think parents have over how much their kids eat (or whether they smoke, et cetera)? If you have children, will you consider it your responsibility to keep them slender?
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I think people ask "What went wrong?" because they aren't like the overweight person. When people come across something that is unusual to them, they wonder what happened. People are curious, both a good and bad thing. I think parents have some control over how much their kid eats when they are at home, but little anywhere else. This happens because parents cannot control very much of anything when they aren't around. For this reason, parents have little control over whether or not their kids try smoking or anything else. The best the parents can do is lead by example and warn them of the dangers. If I become a parent, I will try to keep my kids healthy but it really becomes their choice on what they eat and do when I'm not around.
ReplyDeleteWhen people ask, “What went wrong?” They are wondering how the person came to be overweight. They ask what went wrong because sometimes an overweight person has been through a tragic incident. The incident could have been something like a loss of a loved one or an accident the person was in. When a person goes through a tragic accident they usually turn to food to help them get over what happened, forcing that person to become overweight. Parents have a lot of control over how much their kid eats. Parents buy the food; if they buy all healthy food then the child eats that food. If the parents buy all non healthy food they will then eat that food. Parents have a lot of control over their child’s eating habits but do not have all control. Children can consume food wherever they are, it being healthy or not healthy. If and when I do have children I will make sure to keep them slender by feeding them healthy food. I will also try and keep myself slender and healthy as well.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask "What went wrong?" when they see an overweight person, because they think that something happened to them that caused them to become overweight. They think that they are overweight because of some problem in their life, such as their family problems, depression, anxiety, etc. Most of us think that people are overweight because of these problems. We think that they take out their anger and frustration on food, which they think will help them get over what had happened to them. I think that parents have a lot of control on what their kid eats. I also think that parents have quite a bit of control over how much their kid eats, also. I think this because parents are the ones who buy the proportions and types of foods for their kid, which overall affects how much their kid eats, what their kid eats, and when their kid eats. However, I don't think parents can control either aspect that I was talking about if their kid is at a friend's house, on a trip, etc. If and when I do have children, I will consider it my responsibility to keep them slender and healthy. Along with keeping them slender and healthy, I will also try to keep myself slender and healthy. I will do this by buying healthy food/snacks and controlling what, when, and where my children and I eat.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask "What went wrong?" when they see someone overweight is because something caused them to become overweight. Because some people will become overweight because of depression, or a lost friend or family member, or something else. They probably think that everyone has some sort of reason they became overweight like people have a reason to become fit. Parents do have control, actually lots of control if their child is overweight. For one thing they usually buy the food not the child, no one said you had to eat junk food did they? It would take will power for the parent to not buy this food because they may also like it too. Also the parent can sign up a child for a sport because I don't think we are the ones who sign us up and pay for us to be in sports. When I do have children of my own I will plan on keeping them on a healthy diet, of course there will be occasional junk food, but I will also try and keep them healthy and not over weight. But that doesn't mean I won't do this for myself either because I will want to stay healthy too.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask "What went wrong?" because they wonder why the person eats a lot. Normally when people eat a lot it's because of stress for example: the loss of a good friend or family member, divorce, or abuse. I think that parents have 75% control of how much their kids eat or if they smoke because the parents are supposed to set an example whether it is good or bad. Also parents buy the food so the control what kids put into their stomachs and the parents can tell their kids what smoking does to you. The other 25% is up to the kid to decide how much to eat or whether they want to smoke. If I have kids I won't consider it fully my responsibility to keep them slender because it's their choice how much food they eat. The only thing I'd have to do is guide the right way of what food the eat.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask or wonder what went wrong with someone because they're not obese or over weight. They think they may have been spoiled or overfed for a reason and they would like to know. Parents have more control over what there kids eat or do at home but they might not have as much control when kids are away from the house or home alone. If I had kids I would try to control what they eat and that they are eating healthy foods.
ReplyDeleteI think someone would ask "What went wrong?", because they wonder why they aren't obese, like the person the question is about. Some people are lucky in the fact that they eat whatever or do whatever they want and stay thin while others need to work for it. The decisions the person makes though are the most crucial factor in being healthy. The parents influence can affect these decisions. If I was a parent, I would make sure my kids would have healthy options available and would do my best to encourage healthy choices away from home where I would have no power. I would say the influence of the parents and choices of the kids split fifty-fifty. If parents make the right choices combined with their kids' good choices, their will be no problems.
ReplyDeleteWhen you look at someone who is overweight you may ask yourself how they got to be like that or, “what went wrong”. You might ask yourself this because you know that they probably didn’t want to end up like that. When you look at someone who is obese or overweight it is usually some type of cause that made this person to end up with the effect of being overweight. The cause for overeating is plenty it could be something as little as just having a sweet tooth or having just a lot of junk food around or something as big as a tragedy striking that person or there loved one. I believe that a parent has more control over what their kid eats for many reasons. The parents buy the food for their kids and decide what to have for meals weather that is a healthy meal or unhealthy. The kid does have some freedom as to what they eat for instance picking a salad at a fast food restaurant, or not eating junk food for snacks. When am a parent ill make sure my kid has healthy eating patterns and has all the nutrients they need in a meal.
ReplyDeleteI think that when someone ask “what went wrong”, is because they want to know how that person became that way or why they became that way. I believe that the parents have seventy-five percent control over if there kids are thin or overweight and if there kids smokes,does drugs,etc. For example if the parents smoke or one of them does the kid thinks that if would be ok if they do because one or both parents smokes. Also if the parents buy unhealthy food the kid does not learn that the food is not good for them and when they go out to eat they will order that unhealthy food instead of the healthy food just like if they are offered to smoke they will think its right and not say no. if or when i have children, i believe it is my responsibility to teach them healthy eating habits. this will hopefully help them maintain a healthy lifestyle and make good choices when eating.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask "What went wrong" when they see an overweight person, because they automatically assume that something has happened. For example, sometimes it’s because their parents don't care enough to set a good example about what they eat, or sometimes it’s because something really bad happened, and it becomes a way of dealing with their grief. I think that parents have about eighty percent control over what their kids do, smoking, eating, et cetera. They only have about eighty percent control because all they can do is lead by example, teach their kids about what are good habits, and teach them the consequences of their actions. Yet, parents can't control what the kids do outside of their house, so they have to trust that they have taught them well enough that they won't go crazy in their absence. If or when I have kids, I would think that it’s my responsibility to teach them how to remain healthy, and to remain at a healthy weight, but in the end, it’s their choice.
ReplyDeleteWhen the people see Eric and ask "What went wrong?" they assume that there was some sort of issue that occurred in Eric's life. This can be true in some cases, people may eat cause they are sad depressed, and lots of other reasons. I believe that the reason is simply because Eric chose to eat that much and it has nothing to do with his family, later though the reason was Sarah Byrnes. A parent has lots of control of their child's eating habits in ways such as making and buying the food that they eat, watching what their child eats, and making sure they get the right nutrients. But, it is also the kid's choice of what they consume. For example, say I was hungry and I wanted a snack and there is a bag of m&m's and a banana, I can choose the healthy option (the banana) or the unhealthy option (the m&m's). Alcohol and Drugs is a different story because the parent can set a good example and teach the child not to do drugs or drink. The kid can also choose on his own not to drink or do drugs.
ReplyDeleteWhen people ask "What went wrong?" They assume he is making up for something because he is overweight. They might think he is spoiled because something went wrong as well. I think parents have a lot of control over what their kids eat at home, but not at school or away from home. If I was a parent I would make it my responsibility to monitor what and how much the kids eat.
ReplyDeleteWhen people ask "What went wrong?" they are wondering what caused him to become overweight. Most slim people don't know how it is to be overweight. Parents have a huge part in their kids weight and eating choices. When their kids are young they should teach them to choose the healthier snack rather than the unhealthy one. Plus at main meals parents should provide their child with healthy food, such as salad vs. pizza. Yet parents have no control over what their children eat when they are away from home, their kids should know what to choose if they were taught correctly. Children deserve to have a treat every once in awhile because they usually just burn it off by playing outside on the playground or in the backyard. If kids eat a ton of junk and then sit and watch T.V. they should choose the healthier choice, such as fruit over a candy bar. When I become a parent I will for sure have a part in my child's weight and make sure that they choose a snack from the fruit bowl rather than the candy jar.
ReplyDeleteWhen people see an overweight person they may ask "What went Wrong?" I think they ask this question because they are wondering how that person came to be overweight. There are many reasons a person could become overweight such as a tragedy that occurred in their life and they turned to food for comfort or they simply love food. Parents play a huge part in what there kids eat resulting in their weight. For example, parents buy the groceries, they make the meals, and they control whether their kid is eating healthy or not. The best way a parent can prevent their children from making bad choices, whether its about food, smoking, or even drugs, is to lead by example. When I become a parent I will make sure to monitor how much my kids are eating and that they are eating healthy. I will take it as my responsibility to make sure my kids make good choices.
ReplyDeleteHumans are curious by nature. So it's natural to wonder what happened. That's all that needs to be said about it. If I'm ever a parent, weight would be priority #3, after School and Drugs. I phrased that badly, by drugs, I mean a complete lack of them. However, this is a completely optimistic philosophy, the proof being that if you're attractive, famous, and do drugs with only high school education, it's completely possible to become part of the 1%. (look it up)
ReplyDeleteWhen people see someone that is not the weight the should be they are curious to what went wrong. Some people want to know what went wrong or some people are just trying to be mean. I think Eric's mom doesn't see that Eric is overweight because Eric is her son and she wants to see the best out of him. I think that parents have a lot of control over what their children eat. They are almost always with them when they eat or they are making the food for them. If I had children I would make sure that they are always exercising because the they can eat more of what they want to eat.
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ReplyDeleteI think people ask "What went wrong?" because Eric is overweight and they wondered why. In the book, the description of his mother's body in thin, slim, and long. His father left him and his mother before he was born. His father was overweight too, but no one knew his dad. I believe that since Eric's father left him and his mother spoils him, it is the cause of his weight problem. I don't think his mother could have done something about his weight because she wanted him to be happy and she didn't see it as a problem at first. When I have children, I will want them to make the right food choices, exercise, and play outside to keep them healthy.
ReplyDeleteI think that people ask "What went wrong?" because they think that the overweight person went through a traumatic experience that drove them into becoming overweight. I think that parents have 50 to 90% over what their children do and eat because they influence their children's actions. When I have kids, I'll try to keep them in good shape, but if they do really good in school or participate in an extracurricular activity, I'll be less strict with them.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask "What went wrong?" because some people believe that everyone should be perfect and fit in. I think it is the parents' responsibilities to watch what actions their children participate in, because they can tell them what they can and can not do. If I have children, I will allow them to eat what they want that's in the house. However, I will only buy what contributes to their health, or a limited amount of junk food.
ReplyDeletePeople today ask "What went wrong?" when they see an overweight person because of how this generation is made. When someone is overweight, they think that something is wrong with them just because of their appearance. If someone isn't perfect or doesn't fit in with the rest of the group people think something is wrong with their choices or with their family. Parents have a responsibility to live up to when they have a child about watching what their children do. If they choose to let their children eat junk food or feed them a lot, it is their choice of how to raise their children. When I grow up and have kids, I will let them have junk food for snacks, but have a healthy meals so it kind of evens out. When children are overweight, it isn't entirely their fault, the parents have some blame for this.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask "What went wrong" to people who are overweight because the are curious of what the overweight person did do they do not do the same thing. They could also be asking just to be mean and lower the persons self esteem. I think that parents have immense control over what their children eat because they are the ones who care for them and nourish them. If I had a child I would want him/her to exercise often so if they do eat a lot of junk food, it will not effect them as much as it would to someone who doesn't exercise.
ReplyDeleteI think when people ask, "what went wrong?" It is because they are wondering why the person is overweight. Maybe they are wondering if he was stressed out and ate his feelings, or if he had been through some tough times. I think that a parents control on how much their child eats or whether they smoke or not depends on how much their child is at home. For a normal child (by normal I mean that kid goes to school and does an activity from time to time) I would guess that a parent has maybe anywhere from 50 to 70 percent of control. I'm not sure if it is fully the responsibility of the parent to keep their child slender. I think the parent should at least educate their child about eating healthy or getting exercise or at least try but the parents can't control what the child does when the parents aren't around. So I think parents can try, but it's not their full responsibility.
ReplyDeleteSometimes people ask "what went wrong?" to people like Eric. I think that they do that because those people are different and others want to know about those different people. I believe that parents can have a ton of control over their kids, the thing is, they don't control their kids because they don't want to look like a mean person to their kid. I will and think that all parents should; try to keep their kid healthy, happy, and all of the other things that are good for their kid.
ReplyDeletePeople ask "what went wrong" because they feel bad when someone is different compared to them. They also blame the parents because parents have complete responsibility over what their kids do. I don't think it is important to be slender. Because many people are just big boned. It is important just to make sure you are healthy as possible
ReplyDeleteI think people will ask " what went wrong" because they think you could have a food disorder or other emotional problems, and they think they can help. Parents have a lot of control over what you eat because, for the most part, they do the shopping. They have less control over drug usage because, when you think about it, parents can't follow their kids around and slap them whenever they're about to do something stupid. When I'm a parent, I will make sure my kids stay healthy, but not necessarily slender, because your build isn't everything.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask "what went wrong" because if they aren't overweight they may not understand how somebody could be overweight. They think that since it's different, then it's not normal. I think that a parent can for the most part, control what the kids eat because they are the ones buying the food. They can try to buy only healthy foods to control how healthy their kids are. It's a parent's responsibility to keep their kids healthy. When I'm a parent I will try to help them stay healthy and active. I would want my kids to make the right choices.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask "what went wrong" because if they aren't overweight they may not understand how somebody could be overweight. They think that since it's different, then it's not normal. I think that a parent can for the most part, control what the kids eat because they are the ones buying the food. They can try to buy only healthy foods to control how healthy their kids are. It's a parent's responsibility to keep their kids healthy. When I'm a parent I will try to help them stay healthy and active. I would want my kids to make the right choices.
ReplyDeleteI think that people ask, “What went wrong?” when they see an overweight person because in our society today it is often assumed that if someone is overweight there is something wrong. A lot of advertising today shows that you should be fit and healthy. This makes people work harder to be healthy. So if you see someone who is overweight, you wonder why they aren’t trying to stay fit. I do believe that parents have some but not all of the control over whether their children are overweight. They are the ones who buy the food that is in the household and they can watch the portions of most of the meals their kids eat. On the other hand though, the kids could be eating a lot of snacks that the parents don’t see and when they are at school their parents can’t really control what they are doing. Also, the parents are the ones that sign their children up for sports and activities and encourage them to participate. But ultimately the children decide how hard they try. When I do have children of my own I will try to keep them healthy and help them with managing their weight. I will model a healthy life style and encourage my kids, but I will also remember that kids need to be kids and a good balance of healthy foods with junk food is okay too.
ReplyDeleteI think people link obesity to problems with someone’s attitude or bad choices/stress because lots of commercials, ads, etc. are telling both young and old that obesity is a choice. That may not always be true. Some childhood obesity is because some young kids have not fully developed into their “full grown self” yet and still have lots of baby fat and not enough place to store it. Obesity is also however a choice. If someone is going through rough times, they may want something to settle down with so to speak. This is known as comfort food for a reason. It “comforts” the person who is feeling lost or alone. Just like Eric who isn’t very social and has also gone through some rough times with his father leaving and others bullying him early on. I don’t think anyone wants to be obese, I think things happening around them and their parent’s choices as well contribute to the choices they may make. If I have children I would want them to be healthy and also a healthy weight, but if they get stressed I would hope they would come to me instead of rushing to their choice of comfort food, but I wouldn’t think like them and if they turned out a little chunky It would be fine by me, I just wouldn’t want bad choices and or stress to contribute to that. Finally, yes I would find it my responsibility to keep my children healthy and happy.
ReplyDeletePeople assume that Eric might have some problems because of his weight issue and how is mother is so fit and healthy. People don't even know most of the people they judge because of their weight, yet they continue to judge people even if that person is going through a very difficult time and people judging them just makes their self esteem low. Parents have a large effect on their children and if they are good, healthy role models that child will follow their lead to a healthy life style. I also think that if the parents pressure their child to be model thin and stay on a strict diet that can lead to eating disorders and even lower self esteem. If I have children I will make it my responsibly to keep them healthy but, would not pressure them to be slim. You have to make sure they stay a healthy weight though because, if they are overweight that can lead to diabetes, high cholesterol, and again low self esteem.
ReplyDeleteI believe when people ask “What went wrong?” to overweight people, they are wondering why the person let their bodies gain weight like it did. They are comparing the overweight person’s circumstances to their own (Which they should not do), because they know that they would not let their own bodies go like the overweight person did. But they do not know the troubled person’s situation, so they should not judge. There are several circumstances that lead to obesity, including anxiety, depression, or straight out temptation.
ReplyDeleteI do think that parents have a large amount of influence on this topic, for several reasons. First, they may be able to help their children fix the situation that is causing the weight gain, preventing the child from gaining; or second, they may be able to influence their children’s diet for the better. But the parents can also change the situation for the worse. They may not care, or ignore their child’s problems, letting them slip away farther. Or, the parent may be overweight themselves, which may cause the child to take after them. But I do believe that the way the parent acts directly correlates how much respect the child has for their parent, which leads to how much influence the parent has on the child. It varies with every family.
I would hope to help my children keep slender; by being active, and eating a fairly healthy diet. I would try to be a role model for them, and staying healthy myself. But you have to start from a young age, because as they get older, the more they speak for themselves. So I would try to start good habits at a young age, so that they would not know any different. And as they grow older, you just have to hope you raised them well enough to make the right decisions.
I think when people ask what went wrong they're curious to find out why you would do this to your self. Some people believe something terrible happened in Eric life which could be true. But the main reason I believe Eric was fat was to keep the friendship between him and Sarah Byrnes which she believed he would slim out and go into popular group and leave her. I think parent have all the control what there kids eat because they by all the foods and even if the kid doesn't want to eat whatever food there having the parent is going to make them eat it. If I kids I would make them stay healthy by making them exercise and eat right ,but ounce and a while it's not to have a desert.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask "What went wrong?" when they see an overweight person because the overweight person is different from themselves. Parents have some control over what their kids do, but not complete control. At home parents have lots of control, but outside of the house you can eat or do pretty much whatever you want to. Out of the house parents can make sure their kids hangs out with good people so they don’t make bad decisions. If I have kids I won’t consider it my job to keep them skinny because it’s their choice on how much and what they eat.
ReplyDeleteI think that when people ask "What went wrong" I think they are wondering "How do you get that way". Parents have some control over what their kids eat at home. I really don't think it should matter if a kid is slightly overweight and you should definitely should not tease some one about it. If I were a parent I would want my kid to be happy. If they are happy with being obese then let them be happy. No kid needs to be teased about their weight ever.
ReplyDeleteI think when people ask “what went wrong?” they are curious into finding out about how the person came to be overweight. Also, I believe parents have some control over their kids because they are the ones who take care of you. But, you don’t always have to tell your parents everything so you could do things that they can’t control. If I had kids I would try to keep them healthy as possible but it’s their choice on what they want to do.
ReplyDeleteWhen people see an overweight person they usually assume that the person was an average weight until something changed for the bad and caused them to gain weight. Some people just have a low metabolism but other people have something that goes wrong like stress or depression. Some of this is controllable from yourself and your family like your parents. I don’t believe that parents can control all that you eat and a lot of the responsibility is on yourself. Some people believe that Eric gained weight because he lost his father so his mom gave him whatever he wanted. The responsibility of actions shift from your parents control to your own as you get older and decisions are important that you have to make yourself. If I ever have children I am only going to educate them about nutrition and exercise and leave the food choices to them.
ReplyDeleteI think when people ask "what went wrong?" that they are wondering what happened like in a bad way. I feel like Eric's mom spoils him because when his dad left they started to eat away their problems and that seemed like it helped take the pain away and his mom didn't mind that because I think she probably thought that it would help. I think parents do have half of the control because they are trying to do the right thing for them but its basically its mostly the kids choice because they choose what to do with their bodies. If I had kids I would try to put them in the right direction as much as possible. The more they are healthy the more they don't have to worry about eating healthy all the time.
ReplyDeleteWhen people ask "What went wrong?" they assume that something went wrong with the person such as depression or stress. I think people ask what's wrong with the person because they don't understand; some people are just bigger, nothing's wrong with them. Parents do not have full control of their children's weight. Parents can try to make an influence on their children and lead them in the right way but cannot control it. If I have children I will lead them in the right way because if it gets out of hand, weight can have a lot of health effects. Also, I would try to encourage them to do activities to control their weight. Overall, I think it is both the child's and the parents responsibility.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask "What went wrong?" because they aren't like the overweight person and they wonder what happened to make them different. Some people are just bigger, they didn't have anything go wrong. While some people get spoiled by their parents. If I have children, I will lead them into a healthy life. They can choose what they do after they are done with all their school work. I think that it is a responsibility of both the child and the parents to keep your child healthy.
ReplyDeleteI believe that when people ask "What went wrong" to an overweight person they assume what lead them to the "problem" such as stress. Some people may ask "What went wrong" because they don't understand. Just because you're overweight doesn't mean there's something wrong with you in any way. I think parents have a lot of control over their kids. For an example, if you knew your kid started smoking and you didn't stop them or do anything about it, that would be a mistake under your control. If I have children, it is definitley my control to keep them healthy.
ReplyDeleteI think somebody would ask someone "What went wrong?" to an overweight person because they might think that person just eats food and is lazy all day but that isn't even close to the right reason. Some people are just born with being big and sometimes there just isn't much they can do to help it. I think parents have a small role on how "large" their kid is. If you haven't done much all day they might say go outside and play or something like that but otherwise I think a lot of it is up to the kid. If I had a kid I would do my best to keep them healthy.
ReplyDeleteI think that when someone would ask "What went wrong?" to an overweight person it would be because they might have wondered what had lead to them being overweight. For some people they are just born with it and for other it has to do with being stressed out or depressed. With Eric I think his mom spoiled him with his dad being gone and not being there to help so Eric just ate when he was depressed or because his mom let him. With parents and their kids, when it comes to them being overweight, the parents play quite a role. When kids are younger they can almost eat a little more because its sometimes helps with growing, but when they get older the parents want to help them maintain what the eat because for some at some point they stop growing. So, if I had a kid I would try my hardest to help keep them be healthy yet also teach them what is good and what isn't so they know when they are older.
ReplyDeleteI think that when people ask "What went wrong?" to an over weight person it is because they do not understand how they live or why they are overweight. I think parents have a limited amount of control over what you eat or whatever you do. I think that because parent have a lot of control over what you eat in the house and when your with them but outside the house they don't really know if you are eating an apple or a doughnut for example. If I do have a kid I will try my hardest to keep him or her healthy and out of drugs but out side the house I will have to trust them to make smart decisions.
ReplyDeleteI think when people ask “What went wrong?” it’s because they are curious about what might have caused the person to be overweight. Many times there is something tragic that happened when a person becomes overweight. Sometimes people are overweight just because that is who they are. I think parents have some control over what their children eat or the things they do like smoking or drinking. As a parent, they should teach their children good habits. The child has to learn to make good choices on his or her own. If I have children it is my responsibility to help and encourage my child to exercise, eat healthy and make smart choices. I think it has to be a balance between the parent and the child taking responsibility to keep them healthy.
ReplyDeleteWhen someone says "What went wrong?" I think they were asking how the person got to be how they are. I think parents can have a lot of control if they decide to. They can choose what they buy for their children to eat, and they can try to do their best to keep their child living a healthy lifestyle. But if I had a child, I wouldn't consider it my responsibility to keep my child healthy, because it's their life. I would teach them how to live healthy, but I wouldn't consider it my responsibility.
ReplyDeleteI think that when people ask "what went wrong" they are asking why the person came to be how they are. I think parents have a lot of control over whether or not the child becomes overweight or makes bad choices. They buy the groceries and make the meals and if they make unhealthy meals the kid will become overweight. Parents are also role leaders and if they smoke then the kid will probably too. I think parents have more impact on their kids then they think.
ReplyDeleteWhen someone asks "what went wrong" they are asking how they became overweight. I think the parents have lots of control. They are the ones that are buying food and taking care of them. The parents are the role models of the family and the kids look up to them. For example if the parents smoke the kids might think it is ok to smoke too.
ReplyDeleteWhen someone asks "What went wrong?" when they see and overweight person, they are wondering if something happened in their life that caused them to gain weight. Like a loss of a loved one, or the absence of an important person in their life. Parents have most of the control when it comes to their child's health, and eating patterns. The parents usually buys the food, and make the food for their children. And if I have children, I will do my best to help them make smart choices.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask "What went wrong?" when seeing somebody overweight because maybe they haven't experienced being overweight. Maybe they feel as if the old story of when your sad, angry, or frustrated you eat out your feelings, comes in to play. The people asking the question don't quite understand. I think parents have as much control over their kids as their limit goes. If you have to much control, your child might rebel, if you have to little it can get out of hand. When you have the right amount of control your child should stay away from anything that can harm them. If I have kids, I want to make sure I can lead them into the right direction, helping them to make right decisions.
ReplyDeleteI think when someone asks, "What went wrong?" to an overweight person, they wonder what caused them to become overweight. I think that parents have the most control and say on what their kids are eating and doing. They have most control because they are the adult and can guide them in making good choices and explain that there are consequences to poor choices. The parent can say yes or no to what they are eating or doing. On the other hand, once they leave the house and go to their friends house the parent looses some of that control. If I have a kid I will to try to keep him or her healthy and keep him or her from doing drugs. If they leave the house I will have to trust them to make smart decisions.
ReplyDeleteI believe when people ask Eric "What went wrong?' its because they're curious what happened or what vent made them so overweight. The parents do have most of the control considering they're the ones who and buy and supply their kid with food. The only time they will not be able to control what their kid eats is when he is at a friends house or home alone. When I have a kid I will make sure they eat healthy and stay fit for sports. I will also make sure they stay out of drugs.
ReplyDeleteI think that a lot of people come to the conclusion when they see an overweight person that they must be eating too much to fill a whole in their life. A lot of people over eat because it makes them happy if they are sad. I think parents have some control but they cant control what their kids are sneaking privately. Parents can set a good example by having healthy food in the house and not doing bad things. If I have children, I will for sure try to keep them healthy.
ReplyDeleteI think people ask what went wrong when they see an overweight person because most of the people are skinny. I don't think parents have that much control over what their kids eat now because there are a lot of foods that are easy to get compared to 50 years ago. If I have children I will consider it a responsibility to keep then skinny.
ReplyDeleteI think when people see an overweight people and ask "What went wrong?" they wonder how they got so overweight. An obese person might not exercise, they like eating, or maybe they were born with the fat and never lost it. There are many reasons. I believe parents have some control but not all control when their kids eat. Their kids maybe secretly eat without the parents knowing. When I have a kid I will make sure that he/she eats healthy and is in good shape for physical activities.
ReplyDeleteI think people automatically assume that when people become obese, something happened within their life. Such as a tragedy, their love life, financial issues, etc. They probably think that that obese individual wanted a way to cope with a loss in their life. I think parents have some control over what their children eat. They should focus more though on their emotions and keeping them mentally stable. If i were to have children, I would consider my job to keep them slender but to also make sure that they do it in a healthy way, because your actions towards your child reflect upon what they act life in their life.
ReplyDeleteI think why people ask, "what went wrong" its because they don't know. They are different and they don't understand. Sometimes they are curious, and some just really don't.know the lifestyle differences. If I were to have children and what I believe for those who do, is that it is partly the parents job, and that the must start the child off healthy and enforce the habits through both the child's, and their lives.
ReplyDeleteI think why people ask, "what went wrong" its because they don't know. They are different and they don't understand. Sometimes they are curious, and some just really don't.know the lifestyle differences. If I were to have children and what I believe for those who do, is that it is partly the parents job, and that the must start the child off healthy and enforce the habits through both the child's, and their lives.
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