Bilbo Biggens

Now Donk’s not the kinda guy who looks down on people who have weight problems, like ya know, people who are like really obese and stuff.  But one thing that does make me mad, or maybe it’s more like sad, is when parents who reinforce their children’s out of control eating habits.

For example, last night I was out at a restaurant, and this family came in: mom, dad, and two young sons about 14 and 8 I would say.  ALL of them were fat.  OK, cool, whatever.  Now they all ordered an assload of food, but I was stunned as the meal went on and I heard what the parents allowed their 14 year old son to eat.  Ready?

- A bowl of Broccoli and Cheese soup

- Part of their appetizer, a huge combo plate

- This one is nasty: TWO orders of boneless buffalo wings (that’s 20 wings folks) with extra ranch

- A big ass piece of cake

- And he washed it all down with multiple refills of Coke

How on earth could someone let their son or daughter eat like that?  Is it ignorance about nutrition?  The need to coddle them and provide for their every whim?  Or is it a mild form of child neglect?  Maybe Donk’s overreacting.  What do you all think: Have you seen this kind of stuff going on, and what do you think causes parents to do this?