Weigh-In's in Elementary Schools?

[Tina2001aniT]

And as I said before our society is so damn politically correct these days that I'm sure they wouldn't be doing it without a purpose. Before you pass judgement on it you need to investigate just what that purpose is.

Maybe you missed my original post where I said "I don't know a bunch about it, but have heard a bit" I will pass judgement when I can not think of one good reason to weigh kids in school. I do not see anything beneficial coming from it.....If your kid is fat, you know your kid is fat, and there are plenty of sources of information for "healthy options."

I just think it is stupid. Do you know something I don't know? Do you know the intended purpose? Or do you just have your panties in a bunch and want to throw a fit because my opinion differs from yours?

 

[pixiegirl]

Maybe you missed my original post where I said "I don't know a bunch about it, but have heard a bit" I will pass judgement when I can not think of one good reason to weigh kids in school. I do not see anything beneficial coming from it.....If your kid is fat, you know your kid is fat, and there are plenty of sources of information for "healthy options."

I just think it is stupid. Do you know something I don't know? Do you know the intended purpose? Or do you just have your panties in a bunch and want to throw a fit because my opinion differs from yours?

Seems to me that you're the one with the wedgie. I'm not the one pitching a fit over something that I admittedly know nothing about. Nor did I get snippy with you over your opinion.

I was simply stating that you should educate yourself as to the purpose before you publically make an ass out of yourself opposing it. Just because YOU can not think of a good reason does not mean that the school board can not think of a good reason.

Anyway doesn't matter to me as I'm not the one coming across as having a fat complex. :shrug:

 

[meangirl]

Here is the article...

http://www.wusatv9.com/health/health_article.aspx?storyid=47206

 

[itsbob]

Maybe you missed my original post where I said "I don't know a bunch about it, but have heard a bit" I will pass judgement when I can not think of one good reason to weigh kids in school. I do not see anything beneficial coming from it.....If your kid is fat, you know your kid is fat, and there are plenty of sources of information for "healthy options."

I just think it is stupid. Do you know something I don't know? Do you know the intended purpose? Or do you just have your panties in a bunch and want to throw a fit because my opinion differs from yours?

I don't think it's stupid.. I think it we could get kids to see a doctor at school that would be a good thing.. for some kids it would be the ONLY time they see a doctor.. Did you ever do the teeth brushing/ flouride treatment in school?? It's sounds disgusting, but wouldn't you agree at LEAST one of the kids, it was probably the only time that year they actually did brush their teeth?

It's only a weigh-in, but it is SOMEthing. I would bet 50% of the fat kids have never been on a scale and if you ask them how much they weigh they probably wouldn't come within 50 pounds of being right..

 

[bresamil]

Here is the article...

http://www.wusatv9.com/health/health_article.aspx?storyid=47206

This article supports what I was told. It is an overall nutritional overhaul in the school system. Incidentally, we were to weigh each child but it was for statistical purposes - not to nag parents.

 

[pixiegirl]

Here is the article...

http://www.wusatv9.com/health/health_article.aspx?storyid=47206

Hmmmm say not one word in there about "weighing" a child. We had our body fat measured by the arm pincher thing.

I don't see a problem with it if they plan on doing something on their side to counter the problem. They can't force the hands of parents in regards to what kids eat at home but they can take the crap out of school. Good on them for being proactive in combating obesity in kids.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

I was simply stating that you should educate yourself as to the purpose before you publically make an ass out of yourself opposing it. Just because YOU can not think of a good reason does not mean that the school board can not think of a good reason.

And what about those that are for it? Shouldn't they at least educate themselves on the pros before making judgement as well? :shrug:

 

[Tina2001aniT]

I don't think it's stupid.. I think it we could get kids to see a doctor at school that would be a good thing.. for some kids it would be the ONLY time they see a doctor.. Did you ever do the teeth brushing/ flouride treatment in school?? It's sounds disgusting, but wouldn't you agree at LEAST one of the kids, it was probably the only time that year they actually did brush their teeth?

It's only a weigh-in, but it is SOMEthing. I would bet 50% of the fat kids have never been on a scale and if you ask them how much they weigh they probably wouldn't come within 50 pounds of being right..

Yes, Bob, I agree to have kids see a doctor in school would be a good thing, as alot of kids don't see a doctor regularly. But, I don't see them actually having doctors there to weigh them. If the plan is to have actual doctors there, then why not just give every kid a check up :shrug: and hell if they are fat, then they will find it there and can do whatever it is they plan to do then. I

 

[pixiegirl]

And what about those that are for it? Shouldn't they at least educate themselves on the pros before making judgement as well? :shrug:

You're trying to take it too deep. She was giving an opinion based on very limited knowledge of the subject itself, not even as far as the pros or cons. She knew they were "weighing" kids in schools, didn't know why but had already passed judgement. One should inform themselves on the subject at hand before forming an opinion.

 

[Tina2001aniT]

Hmmmm say not one word in there about "weighing" a child. We had our body fat measured by the arm pincher thing.

I don't see a problem with it if they plan on doing something on their side to counter the problem. They can't force the hands of parents in regards to what kids eat at home but they can take the crap out of school. Good on them for being proactive in combating obesity in kids.

What I saw on the news was actual weigh in's NOT the measuring body fat with the arm pinchy things.....I just think it is different....

 

[virgovictoria]

This article supports what I was told. It is an overall nutritional overhaul in the school system. Incidentally, we were to weigh each child but it was for statistical purposes - not to nag parents.

If the issue is to indeed determine overall health of the school's populous and look for anyone of risk (grave obesity or anorexic), then the children should be weighed "blind", with only the chart holder knowing their weight. If anyone's weight does scream out a health risk, the parents can be notified. The other data can then be used for the statistical value and the weights can be entered into the child's history for a reference point.

If a child is on a path towards self destruction, that is, the need for control or feeling out of control and is using rigidity or compulsion or various stages in between via an eating disorder (anorexia to obesity), a simple statistical weigh in is not going to truly offset or trigger deadly behavior, in most cases, if the parents aren't already aware. The good thing is, is that the parents can become aware, if they aren't already, and no one outside of the statistician and the parent has to know - and intervention can be made before, maybe a lifelong disorder develops. One child in one school to help is not a bad thing while overhauling a crappy nutritional program is done. Meanwhile, those active in their disease are already using the school's program for their advantage. They're way smarter than the so called board nutritionists!

 

[Chasey_Lane]

You're trying to take it too deep. She was giving an opinion based on very limited knowledge of the subject itself, not even as far as the pros or cons. She knew they were "weighing" kids in schools, didn't know why but had already passed judgement. One should inform themselves on the subject at hand before forming an opinion.

If someone told me that my kid got weighed at school, I'd question it. Is the school board comprised of medical doctors? Will they measure a childs height, too? How can they (just by weight) say that a child is obese? Schools are trained to teach; not diagnose medically.

 

[pixiegirl]

I'm also not "for" or "against" it; I'm indifferent. I know I take care of my kids and don't need the school system to look out for their wellbeing. I also know that there are parents out there that don't care for their kids like they should and maybe the school system is the only thing that does look out for the kids. Regardless, it does not make a difference in my life or the life of my children if they get weighed or have their body mass measured in school.

 

[pixiegirl]

If someone told me that my kid got weighed at school, I'd question it. Is the school board comprised of medical doctors? Will they measure a childs height, too? How can they (just by weight) say that a child is obese? Schools are trained to teach; not diagnose medically.

And there you go making assumptions. There has not been enough information presented to say that they are diagnosing anything or that they're not being measured for height (and actually if they are being "weighed" to determine body fat they would HAVE to be measured as well to make the calculation). Where did they say "who" would be doing it? How do you know that they don't plan on bringing doctors or nurses to do it?

Assumptions based on lack of knowledge.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

And there you go making assumptions.

Of course I'm making assumptions. You said it best yourself here:

There has not been enough information presented to say that they are diagnosing anything or that they're not being measured for height

 

[pixiegirl]

Of course I'm making assumptions. You said it best yourself here:

Then shut it! And stop arguing for the sake of arguing.

 

[Nickel]

That about sums this whole mess up.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

Then shut it! And stop arguing for the sake of arguing.

Please show me where I missed that exit.

 

[Tina2001aniT]

You're trying to take it too deep. She was giving an opinion based on very limited knowledge of the subject itself, not even as far as the pros or cons. She knew they were "weighing" kids in schools, didn't know why but had already passed judgement. One should inform themselves on the subject at hand before forming an opinion.

As I said in the beginning of this thread, I didn't know alot about it, but what I did know, I did not like. This thread was not started as a "Boycott this program" thread, or an "I know everything have weighed all the facts and this is how I feel" thread, nope, it is a thread simply stating my opinion of something that I have minimal knowledge on.....I duess that I forgot how formal these forums were and that everything had to be factual and based on the pondering of the evidence, Did me stating my opinion hurt anyone? Nah, I am thinking not. Did it make me look like I have a fat complex? I guess, if you say so . Point being I stated my opinion that's it, nothing further.

 

[pixiegirl]

As I said in the beginning of this thread, I didn't know alot about it, but what I did know, I did not like. This thread was not started as a "Boycott this program" thread, or an "I know everything have weighed all the facts and this is how I feel" thread, nope, it is a thread simply stating my opinion of something that I have minimal knowledge on.....I duess that I forgot how formal these forums were and that everything had to be factual and based on the pondering of the evidence, Did me stating my opinion hurt anyone? Nah, I am thinking not. Did it make me look like I have a fat complex? I guess, if you say so . Point being I stated my opinion that's it, nothing further.

From the first page

Yeah they used to (and may still) put that thing on your arm that somehow determined like your percentage of body fat.....but this is actual weigh in's...like you know the class stands in line and they are weighed on scales.....Ludacris I say...

My daughter is in second grade, and has put on a few pounds, she is by no means fat, but not the skinny little thing she has been in previous years, and she comes home occasionally asking if she is fat 2nd grade??? So, NO I definately don't think they need weigh in's......
I guess I just don't understand what they will accomplish?? mandatory diets?? yeah right.....Like kids don't have scales at home, like they aren't weighed at the doctors.....I just totally do not agree with it, although like I have said before I am not fully educated on the subject.

You sure did jump to a lot of conclusions from your limited knowledge and did a whole lot of this .....