Puerto Rico may fine parents of obese children

Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 15:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Andrew V. PestanoSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- A senator in Puerto Rico introduced legislation that would fine parents of obese children and accuse them of maltreatment if the child's physical conditions do not improve during a set amount of time.

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