One more reason to homeschool (m)

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Posted by Betsy in IN on 22:37 Dec 28

Last night's Frontline was about dieting and the growing obesity problem in America. There was a segment about school cafeterias and all the junkfood served there: Domino's pizza, pop, etc. The idea of my kiddos eating like that on a daily basis for nearly 180 days each year made my stomach lurch. Plus school is like a desk job now--so sedentary, so little movement. After watching I won't feel the least bit guilty for all the times I send my kiddos out during a school day to just RUN!

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• Loved/hated that part in Supersize Me. Wow. nt - Pam in MD 23:11 Dec 28 (0)
• My oldest dd gained 40 pounds in the last 3 1/2 years of ps high school for that reason. nt. - Anne in Ore 23:07 Dec 28 (0)
• Too bad homeschooling isn't a cure for obesity. nt - Butch 22:47 Dec 28 (0)
• And with 20 minute lunch periods (*total* time), they have to practically inhale it, too! I'm awaiting the request by public schools to just give them nutrition through IV push so they can keep practicing filling in those bubbles..... nt - Regena in KY 22:45 Dec 28 (2)
  • I know! My friend's 3d grader won't even buy milk at school because it takes too long to buy and she only has 15 min. for lunch. nt - *anj* 22:59 Dec 28 (1)
    • When my son went to school that is one reason he took his lunch. (NT) - Regina in MO 2:09 Dec 29 (0)
• That's my kids favorite - as long as - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 22:40 Dec 28 (0)

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