Scientists are blaming working mums for childhood obesity – the only four reactions you need to read

We all know that levels of obesity in children – as well as adults – have been increasing at an alarming rate, and the reasons are many and varied, including the rise in use of computer games instead of playing out, reduction in sports on the school curriculum and the widespread availability of cheap, fatty and sugary foods. However, the Mirror has published an article citing a study which lays the blame at the feet of working mums – yes “mums”, not “parents”. #EverydaySexism

This is how they shared the news on Twitter.

Scientists say working mums could be to blame for huge increase in overweight kids https://t.co/LOhHuI4VMX pic.twitter.com/vsqiN2X8Om

— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) March 10, 2019

And this is the reaction it got – can you guess whether it was good or bad?

1.

Yeah, damn those mums who are working to put food on the table https://t.co/521rW8jk4d

— Kay Burley (@KayBurley) March 11, 2019

2.
https://twitter.com/Terri_White/status/1105047060015992832

3.

Funny how working dads aren't blamed for kids being overweight, isn't it? Call me naive, but maybe we can find other ways to improve children's diets without shaming women for having jobs? https://t.co/Ppi8OtfmU6

— Owen Jones (@OwenJones84) March 10, 2019

4.

Why did they bother doing any research? It’s obvious it’s the fault of women. I imagine they’re also to blame for the rise of the far right, the collapse of the NHS and the fact that Wagon Wheels are half the size they used to be.

— Fommani #rEUnion (@MisteFom) March 10, 2019

Psychotherapist and author, Philippa Perry, suggested a clip from the Mash Report might be the perfect antidote.

Enough said.