If parents allow a child to overindulge and become obese, is it
abuse? Should child protective services be called as this article implies?
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/02/02/2480100.htm?section=features To reduce the variables for this discussion, the hypothetical child has no metabolic or any other disorder that is causing that weight problem. It is because of his/her eating habits.