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Weintraub, author of “The Battle Against Fast Food Begins at Home”, explains that it is the parents fault that children are overweight. Daniel believes that in order to stop this, parents need to cook or provide healthy food instead of plopping there kids in front of the T.V. every time they want peace and quiet. He thinks parents are lazy and should be put in restraints to their methods of parenting.
First of all, Weintraub is credible because he has a children of his own. I am not however saying he knows everything there is to know about parenting. To disagree with this article is like saying I butter my toast lightly. I think he needs to stop picking on parents just because there are children suing fast food companies. I am not saying …show more content…

This is not a true, as a child i know my parents care deeply for me and only want the best for my future. So why would they force their children to eat unhealthy food to ruin fitness for them. I personally think that it is partially children's fault for obesity because the parents want their children happy and sometimes they take advantage of that.
Now I admit I am not the most credible person on earth, but I do see subtle advertisements everywhere. Kids are growing up knowing more about fast food commercials than the show they're watching. The fast food companies make this stuff but it's there partners that get the food out there. The commercial industry is where it comes from and that's who I think is majorly at fault.
Yes, prescribe 20 minute physical education a day, this includes weekends not just the stuff they make us do in gym class. Just don't blame my mom or dad saying they are the ones who are not making me do this. The fact it comes down to is that I don't like physical education. It is not an appealing thing, and who likes sweating for a period of time. If i want to sweat i'll wear a jacket in summer. Just don't say I have

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