The problem of obesity is quite widespread across Western society, I think. Even here, you can see many kids who are well overweight, and there's no reason for it other than that they're lazy and don't do enough exercise. I think a nutrition class would be a very good idea. Yes, people can incorporate fast food and still have a healthy diet, but it's true that it's just too convenient for people to bother making an effort with good food. Even though it's not actually that difficult to throw some ingredients together to make a suitable meal.

Yes. She cried her way out. Apparently I was told she turns on the waterworks for absolutely everything. The worst part is that the teachers actually let her drop it. WTF?