My Strongest Argument

My strongest argument is that parents should provide their children with proper nutrition from birth and they should teach their children how to properly eat and exercise. Parents have control over their children even before the are born. Mothers have to take care of themselves during pregnancy because whatever happens to them also happens to their child. Mothers should avoid cigarettes, alcohol and drugs, and they should eat right with lots of fruits and vegetables. Mothers should also watch how much weight they gain during pregnancy. The healthy amount is about 25-35 pounds. Mothers should also exercise while they are pregnant to lower their blood sugar and to help keep their weight in check. During the early months, babiess should not be fed formula. Mothers should breastfeed their child since their bodies produce the perfect amount of milk with the right vitamins and amount of calories. Formulas contain excess calories and are not healthy for a baby because they do not satisfy them like breast milk does. During childhood, children look to their parents as role models. Parents should make sure they practice healthy eating habits and they should pass this on to their children. Teaching them to eat and snack only when hungry. When a child reaches their teens, they start to become more independent but they are still affected by their parents. They have to practice what they have taught them all on their own in the real world.