Those of you that judge smoking parents.

[saraandmichael]

How many of you are overweight? And/or obese?

[Deleted]

Me being overweight doesn't affect the health of my child.

Second and third hand smoke does.

(not that I even posted in that other thread, but yes, I judge smoking parents. And my own mom was a smoker until I was 14. We finally were able to get her to quit).

[fbf2006]

Not me.

[ejpint]

Could you explain the point of the question?

[Kore]

Overweight people are judged like whoa.

[Deleted]

ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME

[saraandmichael]

Aug 27, 2012 13:47:16 GMT -5 ejpint said:

Could you explain the point of the question?

I don't think I really have a point. It was just something that crossed my mind as I read through the post. I see plenty of overweight/obese parents and I don't normally judge them for being fat/unhealthy and I am just kind of surprised at how many people were still judgmental of parents that smoke outside of their home.

[Deleted]

Aug 27, 2012 13:52:46 GMT -5 saraandmichael said:

Aug 27, 2012 13:47:16 GMT -5 ejpint said:

Could you explain the point of the question?

I don't think I really have a point. It was just something that crossed my mind as I read through the post. I see plenty of overweight/obese parents and I don't normally judge them for being fat/unhealthy and I am just kind of surprised at how many people were still judgmental of parents that smoke outside of their home.

To which I would point to cosmos reply.

My being overweight does not impact my child's health.

[Deleted]

Aug 27, 2012 13:52:46 GMT -5 saraandmichael said:

Aug 27, 2012 13:47:16 GMT -5 ejpint said:

Could you explain the point of the question?

I don't think I really have a point. It was just something that crossed my mind as I read through the post. I see plenty of overweight/obese parents and I don't normally judge them for being fat/unhealthy and I am just kind of surprised at how many people were still judgmental of parents that smoke outside of their home.

Because smoke on their clothes is third-hand smoke and is just as dangerous to the child as second hand smoke. Just because the parent doesn't smoke in front of the kid doesnt make it safe.

Believe me, I smelled smoke on my mom ALL the time and she never once smoked around us.

And, again, NOT all overweight people are unhealthy.

[rosiedozie]

I judge people that smoke (not just parents) and I'm not overweight. TYVM.


ETA: I do give a "free pass" to people that are really old and started smoking before they knew it was bad for them.

[Deleted]

I used to be overweight.

I agree with cosmos statement.

[elizabethann]

5'7" and 135 lbs. I'm not overweight but I definitely judge parents who smoke (in general).

[bronxgirl]

This question scores points for obnoxiousness, yet fails to make a salient point. 8-D

[AAM2012]

I don't smoke and I am not overweight and I judge all....wait what was the question?

[HoneyBooBoo]

Aug 27, 2012 13:54:56 GMT -5 @gypsy said:

Don't worry, Sara. Half these MMers are actually Honey Boo Boos.
I have no doubts.

You called?!

You better redneckognize.

[M]

I'm not overweight and I don't judge. What does this have to do with judging smokers?

[chessie]

DH was very strong about why he couldnt quit. He was like were you addicted to anything? If not, then you can't judge. Quitting something like that is very very difficult, not something you just stop. People tell me all the time, you should make him stop, etc, but its much deeper then that and honestly I could never understand his addiction to it, I never been in that situation.

So I dont judge at all for things like this. Never been obese either, but with food you can say the same thing, the person knows they eat too much = fat. Same with smoking, you smoke = u know the risks..

[bqbride]

I call BS on not being able to quit. I smoked a pack/day for 20+ years and quit cold turkey 5 years ago. There is nothing special about me. I am so glad to be free of that disgusting, health-, life- and wealth-robbing habit. DH still smokes and it grosses me the fuck out.

BTW, my doc told me when I quit that you would have to gain 100+ pounds in order for the health effects of being overweight to rival those of smoking.

[EmilieMadison]

I am neither overweight nor obese (which has nothing to do with my judgement) and I judge parents who smoke near their kids (even if it's outside).
Second and third hand smoke affect their children in ways that having an overweight parent would not.

[hannamaren]

Aug 27, 2012 19:49:41 GMT -5 @bqbride said:

I call BS on not being able to quit. I smoked a pack/day for 20+ years and quit cold turkey 5 years ago. There is nothing special about me. I am so glad to be free of that disgusting, health-, life- and wealth-robbing habit. DH still smokes and it grosses me the fuck out.

BTW, my doc told me when I quit that you would have to gain 100+ pounds in order for the health effects of being overweight to rival those of smoking.

Right, and you being able go quit means everyone should be able to.

[flashmeyer]

Aug 27, 2012 18:54:35 GMT -5 HoneyBooBoo said:

Aug 27, 2012 13:54:56 GMT -5 @gypsy said:

Don't worry, Sara. Half these MMers are actually Honey Boo Boos.
I have no doubts.

You called?!

You better redneckognize.

LOL, I judge the hell out of that mother and I don't even know if she smokes.

[GailGoldie]

I'm only slightly overweight... and i don't judge overweight parents.

I do, however, judge parents of overweight kids... yeah- i know some have other health issues that cause it - meds they take, etc - i get that - but when i see overweight kids coming to school with crap food for lunch (I used to teach) - i judge. it breaks my heart.

[lanyac]

Aug 27, 2012 19:49:41 GMT -5 @bqbride said:

I call BS on not being able to quit. I smoked a pack/day for 20+ years and quit cold turkey 5 years ago. There is nothing special about me. I am so glad to be free of that disgusting, health-, life- and wealth-robbing habit. DH still smokes and it grosses me the fuck out.

BTW, my doc told me when I quit that you would have to gain 100+ pounds in order for the health effects of being overweight to rival those of smoking.

Congrats on quitting, but addictions can be pretty hard to break.

[lolzlala]

Aug 27, 2012 13:51:31 GMT -5 papiercherri said:

ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME

/die That pic made me literally LOL.

I judge smoking parents. I used to smoke and I judged myself until I quit (but I had nobody around me for it to harm other than myself).

I also fail to recognize the parallel between personal weight issues and a habit that effects everyone around you (unless someone was judgy purely on the 'it'll kill you and then your kids will miss you' standpoint). I'd try - 'do you speed with your kids in the car?' or something of the sort first.

[saraandmichael]

Aug 27, 2012 19:01:27 GMT -5 JCP said:

Aug 27, 2012 18:28:32 GMT -5 bronxgirl said:

This question scores points for obnoxiousness, yet fails to make a salient point.

Agreed.

It seems like, "Well, I don't smoke nor am I overweight and I'm an awesome parent. You, on the other hand, are overweight..you must suck at being a parent"

Logic fail.

HA!

actually, i do smoke and i am also a chub.

but i'm still a great mom =)

[lys]

Huh? What does one have to do with the other?
No, I judge smokers of all kinds and I am not overweight nor obese.
I weigh 120. Food plan is Vegetarian and I work out. No alcohol, drugs nor smoking.
I think it is important to take care of the one body in which we live.

[papie]

Aug 27, 2012 19:56:54 GMT -5 EmilieMadison said:

I am neither overweight nor obese (which has nothing to do with my judgement) and I judge parents who smoke near their kids (even if it's outside).
Second and third hand smoke affect their children in ways that having an overweight parent would not.

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And, kids of obese parents don't grow up wanting to be obese one day. Kids of smokers just assume they will smoke too. I know I did.

[Wines Not Whines]

I'm pretty sure it's not impossible to quit smoking. Difficult, yes, but not impossible. If all cigarettes and nicotine products suddenly disappeared off the face of the earth, the smokers would find a way to survive.

[Deleted]

I am neither overweight nor obese, but fail to see how that has to do with anything. Aside from the health issues, smoking is smelly and gross.