Many consider obesity an individual matter. However, children cannot be accountable for their weight. The children have little knowledge about the anatomy of their bodies. Children will keep eating if they see that junk food is ok. There are two main arguments on this issue: 1) Child obesity is mostly caused by food advertisements, and 2) Parents are not doing their jobs. Some argue that children are growing obese, because of the exposure to food advertisements. They believe that the government should step in and regulate food advertisements on children's television channels. It may seem effective because obesity rates are higher in countries that do not regulate advertisements. In addition, it is believed that the government is obligated to fix the epidemic. Kids often seem to be the primary target when selling goods to families.
             Others argue that it is the parents' fault. It is simply stated that parents cannot say "no." Children nag and parents continuously give in. Parents are failing to educate there children on health issues. In addition, many say that parents are giving there children unhealthy foods, because they do not want to be bothered to cook. It is also easy for a parent to turn on television rather than play ball in the backyard.
             So whose fault is it? Many say that the government should not step in, because there is no direct correlation between obesity rates and advertisements. A child becomes obese not because he or she watches advertisements, but because they sit in front of a television all day. Obesity is caused by chosen behavior. Corporations should not be punished.
             So whose fault is it? Parents of obese children may think that they are fighting the war alone. Day by day, their children are introduced to new and fun junk foods. The days have been busier. Junk foods are sometimes less expensive. Foods can make children happy. Television is quiet and keeps children out of trouble. Obesity...