How Erratic Work Schedule of Parents Causes Childhood Obesity?
Parents try to provide a very good up bringing to their children. As a part of their effort, they work hard these days in the corporate sector to ensure a comfortable life style for the family. But in this process, they do not get time neither to take care of themselves nor their children. Though children are provided all material comforts, they lack proper guidance and most importantly the home cooked food. Loneliness and emotional insensitivity causes them to develop negative attitudes and habits. They eat junk foods and drink soft drinks instead of fresh fruits and vegetables. The result is physical disorder like obesity and mental disorder like depression. It is not surprising to know why globalization and rise in several physical and mental disorders are happening simultaneously. Obesity is manifestation of a part of this global phenomenon. It is on the individuals to decide their priorities. It can be either earning wealth or maintaining health.
