Whats with the parents of these kids?

Question

I went to a party for my eight year old sisters class with her. there were eight year olds that must have weighed 160lbs and were 4'6'' And they spoke with unintellegence. one of them got mad and was making a grunting-mooing noise. These kids ate six slices of pizza a piece, a liter of soda, two pieces of cake and three bowls of ice cream.

the parents came and the kids told their parents that there was no food served and so they needed to go to mc donalds, the parents yelled at the hostess for not feeding their children. the hostess tried to explain, their kids ate half the party.but the parents started making the moo noise as well.

What is up with this? Do they not notice their children weigh three times more than the other kids. and eat like food is going out of style. the kids cant spell simple words, or put together a sentence. if they wanted soda they just screamed 'soda, soda' I dont want my sister around this, is that normal? The rest of the children in the class are fine

Answer 1

That's disgusting. What does your parents say? Do they know what is going on? I agree with other people here that say that you should be a good role model for her. She most likely looks up to you so don't disappoint her. Do what you can to discourage her from hanging around those kids.

Answer 2

I dont wanna say anything mean about the parents of the kids, but they're not doing a good parenting job. If you don't want your sister to hang out with the kids, you shouldn't tell her that, but have your parents check out first what's going on with the kids in her class. Then they can tell your sister what they think is right. Just continue to be a good role model for your sister and teach her good eating habits and manners and help her with your homework and such.

Answer 3

Unfortunately they dont see anything wrong with it! there is a kid in my sons school who is also 8 and he brings in 2 hero sandwiches to school with like 6 bags of chips for lunch.. and a bottle of soda! He is shorter then my son, he is about 4'6 as well and weighs about 165 last I heard, he weighs more then his father. His father has tried everything with the kid and his mother but the mother sees nothing wrong with it!

She doesn't see him how much other kids make fun of him at school! Sad..

Answer 4

Mooing parents?? Seriously?? Ick!

Answer 5

No it's not normal.  I feel so sorry for these kids.  Obesity is high in children and it isn't easy to battle even with the help of the parents.  It's a cycle that probably has been going on for generations, from the way you describe the parents reactions.  Good thing there are plenty of other children in the class that aren't so obnoxious.  Maybe their better habits will rub off a bit.

Answer 6

I don't blame you for being concerned about your sister.  People let their children eat too much fast food, watch too much TV, and play video games all day instead of sending them outside to run and play.  They also don't encourage their kids to read.   You certainly don't want your little sister to fall into these habits.   Maybe you could have a chat with her about the fact that you want her to be strong and healthy, like you are.  Be sure to eat healthy snacks in front of her, so she learns from your example.  You could also take her outside to play and run around when you have some free time.   She is a very lucky girl to have such a loving and concerned big sister!

Answer 7

call CYS.  Thats's child abuse.

Answer 8

Some people just figure that their children deserve whatever they want and should be fed when they feel like it. However children do not know nor understand limitations, only personal satisfaction, which they obviously get from food and sugary drinks.

These parents are very bad at what they do. They're setting their children up for a very painful world of obesity. All you can do is make sure your sister understands why she's not allowed to keep eating when she's full, and why it's a good thing to stop eating ice cream after one bowl. Children typically never want to stop eating junk food. It's the famed situation of a kid in a candy store- the PARENTS have to get a grip!

Answer 9

oh...how sick! Talk about child neglect and abuse!

Answer 10

I undestand that you don't want your sister around these types of people, but you can't shelter her forever.  Use these types of situations as an opportunity to talk to your sister and emphasize what your family values are....regarding food, swearing, manners, or whatever.

For instance, I have a 9 year old girl, and a 12 year old boy.  When we talk about foul language, I just remind them that some people don't know how to express themselves any other way, but WE do!  Then we laugh a little and try to think of things they COULD have said instead.  It really helps them understand what is acceptable and what is not.

Hope that helps....

Answer 11

They don't know how to entertain themselves. Parents have taught kids all these bad habits by example. I wonder what the parents in times of pressure, heart ache, stress, drama, boredom, so on and so forth, do? Could this be considered 'child abuse' in any sense? If, as a parent you are not teaching your child/children self control in any-way, would that disable your child as a growing adult? Without will power what choices will you make for the better and worse? If for pregnant  women 'soda' being avoided for better health is recommended; how good is it for a growing  child? I read in a book (for pregnant women) that it is highly recommended by doctors, a pregnant women, should avoid soda because there is a slight possibility caffeine can cause birth defects.

I am not positive of this, but, I wouldn't surprised. Your outlook on this, or the way you expressed this non-sense, is pretty funny. I have a friend that does this to herself and her kids. Kids have no knowledge of what they are eating; they just want what taste good.