Whilst some may perceive that these notifications from schools are simply “fat shaming” kids, I come from the camp that thinks these notifications are absolutely necessary.
Some parents fear these letters could lead to bullying and ostracizing of their children from classmates.
First off, the letters are sent to parents in complete confidence if their child is found to be overweight. Secondly, if over 1/3 of American kids are obese, this is going to be a catastrophe, not only for the nation as whole, but for these kids personally as they grow up to have bone problems, heart disease and diabetes. I can’t think of any advantages of growing up overweight.
Call me crazy, but I’m pretty certain—in some cases—being morbidly overweight already leads to bullying and ostracization. It’s the parents who are responsible. Governmental overreach? Perhaps, but would it really come as a surprise to ANY of the recipients of these letters that their child is overweight? If so, all the more reason these letters aren’t such a bad idea.
via reddit