Man too fat to adopt (not economy)

[Moscow Mule]

So would you not let Dawn French and Lenny Henry adopt a kid?

Nope, their lifestyle is terrible for raising kids and they've split up more than once.

[d000hg]

Sad for the bloke, but I can see why the rule is there.

Perhaps it's an incentive for him to trim a bit off. That would suit everyone - his wife, future adoption, people sitting next to him on trains and planes. Except his pie supplier of course.

It would also show he's prepared to make sacrifices as a parent, which would be a good thing.

[TimberWolf]

Are we certain he didn't just say he liked kids?

[TimberWolf]

Just cause your BMI is 42 doesn't mean you're going to die in the near future!!

You're very unhealthy yes, and you're at a greater risk of heart disease and other things yes....but this doesn't mean you'll die in your 20's or 30's, or even 40's or 50's!

How many 24 stone people survive into their 50s though?

[Doggy Styles]

How many 24 stone people survive into their 50s though?

Fair point, the odds are worse.

Anecdotally, my cricketing mate Ted was 24 stone and he suddenly keeled over and died at 49. No warning. He was six feet two so he wasn't a complete blancmange.

[Charles Foster Kane]

You have to think of the child in these types of cases, he may sit on the child if distracted or mistake him for a cheese and onion pasty, the consequences could be dire.

[bogeyman]

You have to think of the child in these types of cases, he may sit on the child if distracted or mistake him for a cheese and onion pasty, the consequences could be dire.

Though not are dire as your postings.

[Bagpuss]

Fair point, the odds are worse.

Anecdotally, my cricketing mate Ted was 24 stone and he suddenly keeled over and died at 49. No warning. He was six feet two so he wasn't a complete blancmange.

No, just about 10 stone of it

[Charles Foster Kane]

Anecdotally, my cricketing mate Ted was 24 stone and he suddenly keeled over and died at 49. No warning. He was six feet two so he wasn't a complete blancmange.

What, did he play as the stumps?

[TheBigD]

If this is the only factor against them adopting, then I think it's a bit harsh. If they're able to provide a secure and loving environment for a child, but the guy just happens to be a bit overweight, then I can't really see much of a problem.