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Originally Posted by JHB
Mommytlc - I'm not saying I disagree with you. Yes, of course, the parents should be responsible. But the flip side is that this country is looking at a healthcare crisis regarding climbing obesity rates and related diabetes in children. Then these issues increase costs of government programs and services. Plus we have the issue of its responsibility for its citizens welfare.
They introduced awareness and wellness programs into schools and nothing changed. So what next? Do they do nothing or implement restrictions? And will further restrictions help?
And there are 3 levels involved: federal, state, and school district. Again - I'm not arguing this the right thing to do, but at least they are trying. So for that reason, I'll be supportive and try to be more creative about how we can initiate programs that follow the rules but are still "fun".
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Hi JHB -
I'm all for trying to promote wellness, but to me that has to include balance, moderation and common sense.
These over-the-top interpretations of the policies only create disdain for the effort. Big difference between having healthy options on cafeteria menu and outlawing pizza parties or (worse yet) outlawing fairly innocuous foods at parent-kid events.
I can support wellness policies, but I'll be a vocal critic of wellness policies that police everything just because they can.
"Everything in Moderation" is a good motto both for eating and health and for setting policies.
Tim