Fat "acceptance" - from the PoV of a fat person

[Ms. Toad]

186. Shame is NEVER productive.

All it does is demoralize people who already feel helpless, overwhelmed, depressed, etc. and make it harder for them to make good choices because you've made them feel even more like a piece of worthless trash than they already did before they encountered you.

So, NO, people are NOT more likely to feed their children better if they are shamed. We've been doing shame for decades - that is a large contributor to where we are today.

In addition, shame drives people underground. When you go to your doctor you need to be able to honestly tell them what you and your children are eating (if it is medically relevant). If your doctor is participating in the shaming (and believe me, most already are), what happens is the parent doesn't disclose the things they expect the doctor to shame them for.

If the public shames them when they are out to eat at fast food restaurants that are increasingly improving their nutrition, they will shift toward feeding their children at home where the cheap, easy choices are even less nutritious than most fast-food fare.

So, again, get off your high horse and stop judging and shaming people. That's the entire point of the OP. Shame is not helpful, and it is no more helpful to parents than it is to an individual. If what people are feeding their kids bothers you so much that you can't hide your disgust, find a volunteer program that is based in carrots, rather than sticks, and plug yourself in. Just stop doing more damage by looking down your nose at people who are making choices you don't approve of.