The Average Parent is a Zombie

I was just reading in my American Baby mag and with every new page, there were more disturbing statistics. Now, I know I'm not a perfect parent, but I now think this is a serious issue after reading these newfound facts about the "average American parent". Here are some of the "chart toppers":

1. "A recent survey found that although parents know childhood obesity is a problem, 50% don't realize when their own child is overweight." I know that it's nearly impossible for any baby (under 2 years old) to be considered overweight, but I still am prone to wonder about Siena and her chunky thighs. When she's a toddler and moving about everywhere, I expect that those cottage cheese legs will slim down. Isn't it a red flag when that doesn't happen?
2. "$52... is the average amount of cash that women under age 34 lose track of each week-- meaning they're not sure where they spent it." Oh, $52... pocket change. (scoff) But really, people, to not even realize where it was spent.....?
3. "41% of 5 1/2 year-olds have a TV in their bedroom" (...and that's a survey of 2,707 kids!) This was the stat that inspired this blog post. Call me old-fashioned, but I still think TV should be a parent-regulated form of entertainment for children. Hey, I remember when I was a kid those many, many, moons ago and I know what goes on behind closed doors: climb into bed, say goodnight to Mom and Dad, they turn off the lights and close the door, I wait until parents are out of hearing distance, jump out of bed and play like it was 2:00 in the afternoon. I know that if I would have had a TV in my room, I would have watched it instead. It's a formula for disaster- Primetime shows and a 5 1/2 year old with no better judgment.