Why do American parents let their kids get so fat? It's not cute...

We were in Vegas last weekend and everywhere we looked: fat kids.

To compare, we had the chance to see British kids with American ones (see lasts post) and it was scary how big this one six-year-old was and the mother was like "Oh, he's just big-boned."

Are you kidding me?

The kid had a gut hanging down, he had breasts, and he waddled. He was only six...I had pegged him for 10..
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  • DillyDalia's Avatar
    Posted by DillyDalia Wed May 21, 2008 8:51pm PDT

    They learn by example and in general, Americans adults are obese too.

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  • pinkglitter's Avatar
    Posted by pinkglitter Wed May 21, 2008 9:26pm PDT

    You know, that's just like asking why all Muslims are terroists, or whether all Germans are Nazis. It's a broad generaliztion that shows a complete lack of respect and a lot of ignorance. Several rungs up the ladder you're on are terrorists.

    p.s. Why travel somewhere if all you're going to do is look down your nose and pick on kids?

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  • hotmami's Avatar
    Posted by hotmami Wed May 21, 2008 9:29pm PDT

    fast food confort food, and don't be so surprised it can happen to you :-)

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