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Related: About this forumWoman plans to give "moderately obese" kids letters instead of candy for Halloween
A Fargo, N.D., woman says she will give trick-or-treaters that she deems 'moderately obese' a letter instead of candy this Halloween.
"I just want to send a message to the parents of kids that are really overweight... I think it's just really irresponsible of parents to send them out looking for free candy just 'cause all the other kids are doing it," the woman said in a morning radio interview with Y-24. She wouldn't identify herself.
The letter states: "You child is, in my opinion, moderately obese and should not be consuming sugar and treats to the extent of some children this Halloween season."
It continues: "My hope is that you will step up as a parent and ration candy this Halloween and not allow your child to continue these unhealthy eating habits."
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/272366/14/Woman-to-give-obese-children-letters-no-candy
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Woman plans to give "moderately obese" kids letters instead of candy for Halloween (Original Post)
UrbScotty
Oct 2013
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liberal N proud
(60,336 posts)1. She might want to reconsider as the kids might get mischievous
It is Halloween and pranks are abundant.
elleng
(130,973 posts)2. Instead of the lecture, how about giving EVERYONE raisins???!!!
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)3. Wow, I bet she's popular.
I plan on giving out copies of Paul Ryan's "Plan For America", myself.