Eating Concerns

I read an article recently that basically blamed fast food chains for children being over weight. Offering toys as a reward for eating fatty foods.

I really wonder about this. As a parent I honestly think this is so stupid. How is it the fault of a fast food chain? It's the parents fault! That's right YOU! If your child is fat it's your fault. I take TOTAL responsibility for everything that goes into Amelia's mouth. Why is the blame taken from parents so easily? SAY NO! Raise children with an understanding of food. Yes I'm aware that my daughter is only 20 months old but she will choose fruit/veggie snacks over sweets, water over "fruit" juices. I don't ban these foods from Amelia BUT I do limit them and when she DOES have a treat she will eat less of it than if I put a plate of homemade dinner or fruits in front of her.

How can a fast food chain cause a child do be fat by putting a toy in a cardboard box? DO they bring the child to the restaurant? Do they buy the food? NO! Parents do. I don't understand why parents blame a food chain because they didn't want to deal with the tantrum when they say no to their child.

It's all about education!