State writes letters to parents saying their kids are fat

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Updated: 2/26 12:06 pm
Bryan McGonigle of the North Andover Patch reports:

One day last year, Selectman Tracy Watson received a school letter about her son Cameron. It wasn't about his grades or his behavior. It was to inform her and her husband that Cameron was classified as "obese."

Watson laughed, but McGonigle says "the letters have many in town crying foul and have ignited a debate over the government's role in children's health."

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bm187 - 2/26/2013 4:04 PM
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We need more Fat-Shaming!

usesomecents - 2/26/2013 2:50 PM
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Oh the good old days. Remember when kids weren't too fat? When they played outdoors instead of sitting in front of the tube playing video games. Remember when families ate together, everyone sitting at the table rehashing the day with family? Remember when government wasn't such a micro manager and stayed out of the family, did their job, and the country had a budget? Oh, and remember when you didn't have mom or dad to pick you up from school and you walked home? No wonder the kids are fat. But it's NOT the government's position to let the parents know.

batman18 - 2/26/2013 1:31 PM
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If your kids are obese than they need help simple as that. Over weight is one thing people but if your over 25% body fat you have an issue.
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