Hi, Guest
05-12-2006, 07:20 AM
Some very interesting comments on both sides of the equation ⦠Iâve taken some time to think about it and Iâve come to the conclusion that McDonaldâs is doing a reasonably good thing here.
I start with the premise that if McDonaldâs did absolutely nothing, or if they didnât even exist at all, their target market is still going to eat food thatâs not particularly good for them, theyâre still going to play games online, and theyâre still not going to get enough exercise. IMO McDonaldâs success is a symptom of the problem, and not the cause.
At least McDonaldâs is spending its cash to increase awareness of the need for more physical activity for kids, and they took care to deliver that message in an entertaining package that kids will likely pay attention to; in case you havenât noticed, kids tend to tune out the lectures.
Ultimately parents have the responsibility for what kids put in their mouths and what they do with their time. And there is certainly enough information out there now about what constitutes good nutrition for kids and just how important physical exercise is. But you have to know how to read a label and you have to be disciplined about getting your kids out to play.
McDonalds certainly has a responsibility to make food that is reasonably nutritious and is safe, and they have the responsibility to be forthright and honest about what is in their food â but we canât and we shouldnât rely on McDonaldâs or anyone else in the business of selling food to replace the guidance of parents.
I start with the premise that if McDonaldâs did absolutely nothing, or if they didnât even exist at all, their target market is still going to eat food thatâs not particularly good for them, theyâre still going to play games online, and theyâre still not going to get enough exercise. IMO McDonaldâs success is a symptom of the problem, and not the cause.
At least McDonaldâs is spending its cash to increase awareness of the need for more physical activity for kids, and they took care to deliver that message in an entertaining package that kids will likely pay attention to; in case you havenât noticed, kids tend to tune out the lectures.
Ultimately parents have the responsibility for what kids put in their mouths and what they do with their time. And there is certainly enough information out there now about what constitutes good nutrition for kids and just how important physical exercise is. But you have to know how to read a label and you have to be disciplined about getting your kids out to play.
McDonalds certainly has a responsibility to make food that is reasonably nutritious and is safe, and they have the responsibility to be forthright and honest about what is in their food â but we canât and we shouldnât rely on McDonaldâs or anyone else in the business of selling food to replace the guidance of parents.
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