This is not something new - in fact, there have been some isolated cases where social services or another government authority has stepped in and removed a morbidly obese child from a home in an effort to prevent further health risks from developing. The intent has been to "save the child" and not to...


I think in extreme cases, it is the only way to help these children. It is abuse to have kids so overweight due to poor diet and eating habits... a very sad and complicated situation, but these children are dying a slow death and need help and intervention that is not happening at home.