School kids have always been highly regulated. In the morning, they have to be in school at a certain time. They are told not to run in the hallways. There's usually a dress code they must abide by. In class they need to raise their hand and wait to be called on if they have something to say. They have to ask permission to go to the bathroom and they might need a hallway pass for that. And, as you might guess, there are good reasons for all of these rules. The rules come about on an as-needed basis by local school districts.

The rules may sometimes need to change based on current problems in local communities. For example, there are certain areas with high rates of obesety. Some kids may be too young to understand it but they will understand it as they get older. With these rules, kids might actually get to know what real food is and what a healthy diet consists of. It's something that overweight and obese parents are not likely teaching at home.

Glenn Beck once said something to this effect: Whatever the people can't do for themselves, government will eventually do for them.

Peole are getting so heavy, the ship of state is about to sink. Personal responsibility was given a chance but didn't work. So the government is stepping in and will do what otherwise couldn't be done.