I completely agree with Fayerody. Everyone needs some sugar and fat in their diet, but our society has made these far too common, and they can come from healthier sources than they usually do. And, while I don't think it's okay for anyone--child or adult--to tease others for being overweight, the fact is, they will, and parents should protect their children. Children's self-esteem is important, too. Of course, I think all parents should teach their children to be nice to "different" children, let alone all in general, and not to join in the pack when they are mean. Granted, what a child does in front of his parents and what he does when he's not in their sight, can be two different things. That's why I believe, if you're told your child is being a bully, you should take it seriously. That doesn't mean automatically accuse your child of being guilty, but question him about it and warn him that you'll be checking up on him, even when he thinks you're not around, for a while. You want to make sure that behavior isn't happening.

I'm sure every single person here has known someone who's suffered for being overweight. It's a shame that we couldn't do anything for those who were that way as a result of their parents' starting them out that way. Yes, it's their (our) responsibility to make changes when they (we) become adults, but it's a whole lot harder by then, and they (we) never should have had to deal with this problem to start with. Life has enough problems.