Lady to give out "you're too fat for candy" letters?

Not specifically agreeing or disagreeing with anyone's comments, but I posted this here since it is a fitness and weight loss site to see/I was curious how fitness and weight loss minded people think (I was thinking different than the regular people on the comments on FB), and I am quite honestly surprised that no one is arguing the merit of seeing a problem with childhood obesity in this country. Everyone is just commenting on how angry it would make them.

Interesting.

Carry on with your comments.

I have seen a couple of comments addressing childhood obesity on this thread. Most have said (basically) "yeah, it's a problem, but this isn't the solution."

I have to agree with that.
If she has an issue with childhood obesity, she should do something less "ugly" to help the situation.

HOWEVER... I'm pretty sure that she is one of the last people I would want working directly with children.

If someone ever handed my child a letter that said they are too fat for anything I would most likely punch them in their slim, uppity face.

If they want to have that conversation with me as a parent, that is one thing, but you make my child feel bad (as a complete stranger who knows nothing about my child) and I will eff you up.

Yes

Trick or treating comes with an expectation of getting a treat, usually candy sometimes money or stickers or whatever. This woman handing out a smarmy letter is like a food bank advertising to the needy that they'll be handing out food, but then when the needy arrive there's an hour-long religious preaching session they have to listen to first. It's rude to advertise one thing and then pull a switcherooney. If this woman is going to answer her door with a candy jar in her hands, she ought to not falsely advertise her intentions.

well said!
If she goes through with it, I suspect some people disguised as trick or treaters will "trick" her as well.

I do not see this as the way to address the issue.
If you are not going to give candy to fat kids, then don't give it to any of the kids, give something else out instead.

She will have no idea what issues the kid may have that have led to them gaining additional weight, and doing this could just send them into a deeper spiral of depression than they may already be in.

If she doesn't like the situation work at it from a different angle, this is the wrong angle to be coming at the problem from.


Trick and treat is more about having a fun time out with friends (and maybe brothers/sisters) away from the parents more than anything, the candy is an added bonus.

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So.. a letter explaining that your child is a little overweight
=
getting your *kitten* kicked
Getting your tires slashed
getting your house egg'd
getting thretened to the point of needing to move.

And we wonder whats wrong with society today....

Next she'll be telling them there is no Santa...

?? umm, what do you mean there is no Santa? :frown:

Not specifically agreeing or disagreeing with anyone's comments, but I posted this here since it is a fitness and weight loss site to see/I was curious how fitness and weight loss minded people think (I was thinking different than the regular people on the comments on FB), and I am quite honestly surprised that no one is arguing the merit of seeing a problem with childhood obesity in this country. Everyone is just commenting on how angry it would make them.

Interesting.

Carry on with your comments.

Do I want obesity to be eradicated? Heck yeah! Do I think some woman passing out shaming letters on halloween is going to get the job done? Not a chance. My kids are the furthest thing from being overweight, but I still care about their health. I talked to their principal the other day, asking if they ever thought of having a no-candy policy for birthdays where the kids could bring in non-food treats to celebrate instead. There'd still be plenty of food treats for holiday parties. I thought it'd be an idea worth looking into for all kids, fat or thin, because it'd be sending the message that not every celebration needs junk food. But to shame fat kids with a letter while passing out candy to thin kids? Tacky, to say the least.

She would be an excellent candidate for a flaming poo.

So.. a letter explaining that your child is a little overweight
=
getting your *kitten* kicked
Getting your tires slashed
getting your house egg'd
getting thretened to the point of needing to move.

And we wonder whats wrong with society today....

Yes, an adult handing out insulting, passive aggressive notes to children gets parents annoyed and protective.

Your point?

Perhaps some of the sentiments here are a little extreme, but I don't think most parents would resort to actual assault, even if they say they would. But yes, I would most definitely talk to her about the appropriateness of her behavior. In our neighborhood it's commonly accepted that porch lights on = 'yes, I would like to participate in Halloween' and porch lights off = 'no, thanks'. If she doesn't agree with handing out candy to kids, she has the option to not participate. Comments on children's bodies, and people's parenting, are inappropriate for a night that should be childish fun.

haha! the other day I was at my local shopping centre and somebody handed me a leaflet for liposuction! D'ya think she was trying to tell me I am fat!! :-D