Some people think that the government is responsible for the rise in childhood obesity. Other people think that childhood obesity is the fault of the parents. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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Obesity dramatically increases world-wise, particularly in children, which could be due to Government irresponsible
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manner of acting or controlling yourself
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like leniency to the fast
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industry which
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industry, which
invaded the home kitchen these days or because of parents who are too busy to keep an eye on children dietary habits. In my opinion, parents are the ones who are responsible for their children's obesity because children spent more time with their parents. Many people believe that the government should introduce some taxes to the
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, particularly those which children prefer to eat like chocolates, burgers, french fries, etc. These regulations will put
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at higher prices, and parents will avoid buying them for their children, which will lead to less consumption.
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, I'm afraid I have to disagree and believe that
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is a short term solution, and fast
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companies in court can challenge these regulations;
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, they can be lifted off, and stuff becomes cheaper again. I believe the parents are responsible for children's erratic dietary patterns because they have to spend the bulk of their time with them. In general, pupils, who developed obesity is from those who are professional and stay more out from home. They work for longer hours to earn more
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money, but
cannot learn about their children's eating patterns and contents. In conclusion, I strongly agree that despite taking government measures to make things expensive, which causes obesity in children, it is the parents' sole responsibility to take care of their offspring.
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