[jaysay]

Some years ago, when I lived in Hassy, there was a family lived round the corner, 2 adults who were both vastley over weight, and 4 children who were even more over weight. 6 days a week you could see the two elder kids going to the local Chinese chippy at around 5-15pm for tea, (probably would have been 7 days, but it wasn't open for tea on Sunday) There is a lot in the statement "you are what you eat", If parents set a bad example to their kids then don't be surpised if the kids turn out exactly the same. The fact is we're getting the same old store, parents that can't be bothered bringing their kids up right are being led by the nose, whilst parents that are responcible are get no encouragement, If we had to reward good parenting and name and shame bad parenting, it may have mor of an effect than keep acting like a nanny state