There is a children’s anti obesity campaign that uses actual pictures of overweight children to get their point across. It’s aimed at getting kids in Georgia healthy, but I’m sure they’re hoping it will be received nationally. The Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta started this ad campaign that is suppose shock parents into getting off their hineys and help their kids to get fit.
At first glance, I felt it was waaaaaaay harsh and mean. Once I listen to the actual children used in the campaign; I’m bit swayed to understand the campaign’s stance. I watched Tamika’s video first. Tamika looked uncomfortable and her mother sounds oblivious to her child’s health. She has type 2 diabetes. Unlike type 1 diabetes or juvenile diabetes; type 2 diabetes is brought on by obesity in ADULTS. No child should have type 2 diabetes. Even after seeing her video; I still feel that it was a bit harsh.
Then I moved the second and third videos. The second one was so obvious that the mother’s issue became her child’s issue. He asked his overweight mother why was he fat. Well, it was plain to see that he was following in mom’s footsteps. Totally not his fault. That mess was all his momma’s fault. He’s eating just like she eats.
Lastly, I watch Jaden’s video. He says all he does is play video games alone and doesn’t play with friends because all they do is tease him. His situation seems more of a cycle of things that are not so good for him….Sitting around playing video games most certainly leads to snacking. Not to mention; he sounds clinically depressed because of his weight. His whole thing seems like a vicious cycle.
In essence, I agree with being tough on the parent. I’m just not into embarrassing the kid. Embarrass the mother or father….clearly they are the ones that are culpable. Well, what do you think?
Tamika
“The Question”
Jaden
Source and Strong4Life
