The Daily BuzzWoman to hand out letters, not candy to overweight kids on Halloween
When witches, superheroes and ghouls knock on her door this year, one North Dakota woman won't be choosing tricks, nor treats. No, the concerned Fargo resident has chosen a third, far less fun option, but one she says is best for overweight kids.
The woman identified only as Cheryl told the radio station Y-94 that she would be handing out letters in place of sweets to kids she deemed overweight, according to Valley News Live.
"I just want to send a message to the parents of kids that are really overweight... I think it's just really irresponsible of parents to send them out looking for free candy just 'cause all the other kids are doing it," Cheryl said during the broadcast.
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While her goals seem admirable — North America does have dramatically high obesity rates — she just might be paving a good-intentions path to her doorstep for teenagers carrying cartons of eggs.
ABC News4 quotes the letter the woman says she will hand, which has been circulating online since the interview:
Happy Halloween and Happy Holidays Neighbor!
You are probably wondering why your child has this note; have you ever heard the saying, 'It takes a village to raise a child'? I am disappointed in 'the village' of Fargo Moorhead, West Fargo.
You [sic] child is, in my opinion, moderately obese and should not be consuming sugar and treats to the extent of some children this Halloween season.
My hope is that you will step up as a parent and ration candy this Halloween and not allow your child to continue these unhealthy eating habits.
Thank you
A clinical psychologist told Valley News Live this one-woman campaign could hurt kids' feelings. It could also be a tricky guessing game, since she'll only have a few seconds to decide which kids are overweight enough to warrant a scolding letter.
Is that a belly you're hiding under your pumpkin costume, son?
