Crizer suggests that the underlying reasoning behind this reluctance to monitor their children 's intake stems from years of conditioning by alleged "experts" who have stated that parents should not confront children about their eating habits. He states that because of these influences, parents demonstrate "...an unwillingness to set firm and sometimes unpopular food parameters" (161). The article, "What is Childhood Obesity?", expresses that parents should promote healthy food and lifestyle choices early in their development. Critser also believes kids don 't understand when to stop eating, and this causes them to over eat (161). Julia La Rocca, author of "Childhood Obesity: is Parenting Nurturing to Blame", supports this claim by stating, "Forcing the child to 'clean your plate ' may contribute to obesity" (162). Critser accurately states all meals should be supervised by adults and …show more content…
The increase in television watching, video game play, and computer dependence by children has greatly reduced the amount of time they spend in physical activities, which could counter the effects of the foods they eat. "What is Childhood Obesity" says it this way, "The growing use of computers, increased time watching television and decreased physical education in schools, all contribute to children and adolescents living a more sedentary lifestyle." La Rocca concurs with the premise that children who watch more television become less active; therefore, they are more prone to