Things that make me turn off the radio

[tim]

Overheard during a Think Out Loud discussion of health care reform: some guy (a guest, not a caller!) suggesting that [schools?] should
'notify parents of their children's height, weight and body mass index, so that they can be empowered and take charge'

Can you name all the reasons why this is a horrible idea?

Comments

[tim]

Nope, they really meant schools (as in, examinations that would take place in school nurse's offices -- I guess? I don't really know how this stuff works).

family discourse around weight and body issues is based in reality ~5% of the time, from what I can tell

Bingo! Well, everything you said. But especially this.

Plus, can you imagine what the threat of your abusive parent finding out that you're OMGZ TOO FAT could induce some kids to do?