David for time well spent

Physical exertation HAS changed. We sit at electronic entertainments playing games, reading these web sites, enjoying our television or movies or talking or texting with friends. Our sports are usually spectator. Plot these things with each other over time and the cause should be obvious.

David for seeing the obvious

The school health nurses only screen certain age groups – Kindergarten, 3rd, 7th and 9th graders. Students are not screened every year. If a child falls outside of the BMI parameters, the parent is made aware by getting a letter – this includes under weight children also. If the parent recieves a letter every year, they may have multiple children in Escambia County Schools. Contact the school district to confirm. Everything the school nurse does is mandated by the School District and Florida Administrative Codes. Yes, the nurse is a Department of Health Employee. However, they are put there as contracted personnel for the School District.

Are you serious???? I never suggested that combining my two children would equal on normal child. Why would I do that I have two perfectly above normal children? I don’t think anyone owes me anything, I’ve worked hard for everything I have, including my education. I do know what goes on in my children’s school and many of the schools in the county because while completing my Master’s degree I was a substitute school teacher. My concern with such flawed instruments outcomes being sent home is that children who are in fact healthy are given the notation they are not. Especially young ladies who suffer from poor self image as it is. Dr. Kevin R. Linam is absolutely correct, educate the children about good nutrition, give them recess, quality P.E. and let them be children. When all this was going on in school we didn’t have this obesity epidemic that we have today. Lastly we all need to educate our children that true beauty comes from the heart and soul and teaching morals and values are the only way to accomplish this. Unfortunately the FCAT doesn’t have a section for this so it is left out of school but at least my kids are learning it at home.

If you read my comment, you would see that I said MOST PEOPLE THINK SHE NEEDS TO EAT MORE. I don’t buy her KK to put weight on her. She eats salads more often than not, she doesn’t eat candy, or cake, or ice cream, or french fries like most kids. I don’t recall blaming the school either. I stated the letter is crazy. I trust my kids dr more than a piece of paper. If I thought for one second that there was an issue with my kid I would deal with it. My biggest concern with these letters was that my child who is 12! has an issue with her weight. I think this will lead to other issues in the future if I am not diligent now with how I respond to this letter and to my child. Not every parent will take the time to notice if their child has negative changes because this letter might call them obese or in their minds “Fat”. At no time did my booty come into question here. I do volunteer at the school and take an active role in my childs life. I don’t recall saying I am owed anything. I was more concerned for the mental health of the children that get these letters. I don’t know what side of the bed you got up on this morning but you might want to try it again. You may want to actually READ what you are commenting on before you stick your foot in your mouth. Of course eating crow may be how you stay so incredibly thin……