Did you read on MSN about the guy who traveled to Egypt and wasn't fed properly by his host family?

It's on MSN, and it's very sad. On a lighter note, that would never happen in Israel... here he would be force-fed. What do you think about a study abroad program that says that students and parents should have minimal contact? Would you ever let your child do this?

My daughter has been a host to several exchange students here in the US. They live with her for the whole school year. Force feeding sure doesn't happen in her household. They all like her food and eat well and everyone has gained weight while here, even the natural skinny ones. Every one has loved there stay here in the US because my daughter and son-in-law keep them very busy going skiing(snow and water), ice skating, 4 wheeling,camping, city shopping,horse back riding, and scuba diving. I guess if you get the right family it is the greatest experience you can have.

I actually did see that... in CNN i think...
it was insane. It was either, stay with that family and not get fed... or go with the other family, who lives in a dangerous neighborhood. Tough call, but probably would have done the same thing. Why didn't he ask for any money from parents to buy some fattening foods with lots of carbs though?

Definitely wouldn't have happened in Israel... they are all very caring about their kids... lol...
in Israel the kid would have gained a few pounds maybe lol.

My child... I wouldn't have sent him/her to Egypt. Maybe to Europe, Israel, Russia, Japan, Australia, South Africa...
I don't know how welcome my children (if I had any) would be in Egypt haha...

I did not see the story but I did live in Egypt for one year and travelled all over from the north to the south. Egyptians are normally so hospitable to foreigners. I was invited into so many homes and yes even by the most poor. The poor families would run to the mahal(store) and prepare a rich dinner for me which I felt so sad about. The richer families would do just the same. In Islam muslims believe that when a guest visits the home its like an angel coming. It's hard for me to understand this one boy's statement. Anyway...that was my experience there. Peace!

There are exceptions in every rule and this family would definitely been an exception.
We must also realise this information is coming to us from "the media" (CNN,enough said) who can twist anything just for a reaction, pro or con.
The Egyptians do take great pride in their ability to feed a guest until he or she can eat no more.
Even if it means the family have to go hungry for the next week.
The attitude towards food in Egypt is very like that of the Israelis and all Middle Eastern, North African and Southern European countries,where it is considered a matter of honour to ensure a guest is fed to their utmost satisfaction..

In all honesty we have this happening in foster homes here in America now.
Some people just don't seem worth killing, but God said He loves them too.
When you look at some of the answers here you just have to wonder why.

I predicted that !!

Exchange Student Starved While in Egypt
By JERRY HARKAVY,AP
Posted: 2008-02-27 19:18:10
Filed Under: Nation News
HALLOWELL, Maine (Feb. 27) - Jonathan McCullum was in perfect health at 155 pounds when he left last summer to spend the school year as an exchange student in Egypt.

When McCullum left for Egypt, he was in perfect health, according to his parents. "He was outgoing, a straight-A student, very athletic," said his mother, Elizabeth McCullum. The photo shows McCullum, third from left, posing with friends in September 2007 before he left for Egypt.

But when he returned home to Maine just four months later, the 5-foot-9 teenager weighed a mere 97 pounds and was so weak that he struggled to carry his baggage or climb a flight of stairs. Doctors said he was at risk for a heart attack.

He refused to eat and probably used drugs.
Egypt is great!

I saw it on the news last night. they fasted 200 days of the year. They said he gained 20 pounds since returning.

Well Are You Mocking Egypt?