These days, the world is developing so quickly, and the standard of living is constantly rising, but troubles have also arisen. The issue of obesity has become a big problem, especially among children, with more and more chubby kids!
Take a recent incident, for example, a weight loss challenge during the summer vacation went viral online. A 10-year-old boy, who usually eats a lot and avoids exercising, saw his weight shoot up to 110 pounds, turning him into a chubby child.
This situation made his aunt extremely worried. She was crystal clear that obesity poses serious dangers to children. Therefore, she made a firm decision to help her child lose weight during the summer vacation by climbing stairs, hoping to make the child slim down and be healthy.
Over the years, the issue of obese children has become more and more prominent. Many children, due to poor lifestyle habits and careless eating, gradually put on weight step by step, making their growth journey bumpy. After gaining weight, children find it hard to hold their heads up in front of peers, lose their self-confidence, and are more susceptible to various chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and more.
There are countless reasons causing the problem of obese children. Firstly, their lifestyle habits—holding onto electronic devices every day without going out for physical activities, and eating foods high in calories and fats. Besides, some parents spoil their children too much, allowing them to do whatever they want, which leads to weight gain!
The aunt of the young boy understands the dangers of obesity very well, which is why she feels so urgent. She knows that mere words of advice wouldn’t suffice; she needed to set a good example for her child. So, she took her child stair climbing, getting out of breath every day. The aunt kept accompanying the child, constantly cheering him on, not allowing him to give up even when exhausted.
Perhaps it was the aunt’s actions that influenced the child, or maybe the child saw some positive effects on himself. Slowly, the young boy’s mindset changed, no longer disliking weight loss but finding some fun and sense of achievement in it. He also learned to control his eating habits and gradually embarked on the path of healthy weight loss.
However, to everyone’s surprise, as the little boy started to show progress in his weight loss journey, netizens shifted their focus away from the child and onto the aunt. They started to inquire about her personal life, wondering if she had a partner, guessing her age and marital status. It’s quite ironic; in today’s society, the excessive emphasis on appearances diverted attention from the essential matter of children’s health and growth. This not only brought no benefits to the child’s development but also made children believe that appearance is the most crucial aspect.
Through this incident, we can not only see the seriousness of the issue of obese children but also understand that there are numerous underlying issues waiting for us to address.
Today, life is better, food is plentiful, not only children but also adults tend to overindulge in food and lie down playing with their phones. It’s strange not to gain weight! This little boy is quite perseverant, keep it up!
Finally, I just want to ask: Is it really fun to focus so much on appearances? What about the healthy growth of obese children?
