The Water Wars: When Well Meaning Parents Become Overbearing The recent decision by some parents to restrict their children's diets to only water has sparked a heated debate about the best approach to raising healthy kids.
This issue reveals a deeper trend in parenting culture: the rise of overbearing well meaningness. On one hand, it's easy to sympathize with parents who want to shield their children from unhealthy habits.
Who can blame them for trying to protect their kids from sugary drinks and processed snacks that dominate modern childhood?