CLEVELAND — The case of an 8-year-old third-grader weighing more than 200 pounds has renewed a debate on whether parents should lose custody if a child is severely obese. Roughly 2 million U.S. children are extremely obese — weighing significantly more than what’s considered healthy. A Cleveland Heights boy was taken from his family and …
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Jul
15
INTERVIEW: Child obesity epidemic – Should parents lose custody?
Is allowing your child to become obese a form of child abuse? A controversial article by a group of Harvard University researchers suggests yes.
Jul
15
Should Parents Lose Custody of Obese Kids?
Harvard University child obesity expert Dr. David Ludwig’s recent claim that some parents should lose custody of their severely obese children has sparked outrage among families and professionals across the country.
Jul
13
Custody debated in child obesity
Should parents of extremely obese children lose custody for not controlling their kids’ weight? A provocative commentary in one of the nation’s most distinguished medical journals argues yes, and its authors are joining advocates who say the government should be allowed to intervene in extreme cases.
Jul
15
Custody debated in child obesity
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Should parents of extremely obese children lose custody for not controlling their kids’ weight? A provocative commentary in one of the nation’s most distinguished medical journals argues yes, and its authors are joining advocates who say the government should be allowed to intervene in extreme cases.
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