1. Allowing your kids to gain too much weight
We would have been bullied for being fat or overweight before, but we would never be taken away from our parents. However, in 2011 an extremely overweight third-grader was taken away from his mother’s care because the court decided that she wasn’t doing enough to help him lose weight. We can all agree that is harsh and extreme. On the other hand, some parents have little or no idea about a healthy, balanced diet and so their child’s poor health may be seen as neglect. But where do we draw the line? Some people see this as the state interfering with their personal choices and invading their privacy at home.
Parenting changes with societal changes. What was seen as acceptable before, may not be acceptable anymore. Do you agree with all these changes? Can you think of any others to add to this list?