“It takes a village to raise a child” says an anonymous South Dakota woman who has decided to join the war against obesity by singling out kids who SHE deems as overweight. How you ask? By only handing out Halloween treats to "thin" kids.
The concerned citizen revealed her plan during an interview on a North Dakota radio show. When asked why she wrote the note, the woman stated that she is disappointed in her village and says she thinks it is irresponsible for parents to send their kids out looking for free candy.
She goes on to say, "“My hope is that you will step up as a parent and ration candy this Halloween and not allow your child to continue these unhealthy eating habits,”.
See the complete story here: http://www.newsday.com/news/health/the-daily-apple-1.4760551/fargo-woman-skips-halloween-candy-leaves-nasty-note-for-obese-kids-1.6346768
My 2 cents: Wow, lady. I commend your concern for the health of our nation's children but I take issue with the way you choose to do this. In fact, your intention seems rather malicious to me. How are you going to give one child a piece of candy and hand his or her friend/cousin/sibling a fat note? You should be concerned about their emotional well being as well as physical. This is discrimination and abuse. Yes, you have the right to give your candy to whomever you choose but you do not have the right to be mean to children. Oh and did I mention that you won't anonymous once you pass out that first "fat" note? Just a clue in case you hadn't considered this.
Your turn: What's your 2 cents?
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