I believe that parents must make the effort to educate their children on how to eat healthy, however, children should not be forced to eat less than their bodies demand. As long as a child is not obese they will be fine. I must also point out that in some cases a person's obesity can be directly attributed to things that are beyond their control. Sleep apnea and diabetes can cause many problems to anyone afflicted. Anyone who is overweight should seek out a doctor to run some tests to determine if anything else might be responsible for the extra weight. Having the proper diagnosis will enable the parent to better take care of their child as well as themselves.