Leave the Happy Meals Alone

When I was a kid we didn't have Happy Meals. We had sugary cereal with toys in it and Cracker Jacks with prizes. I loved that stuff. My parents didn't overdo it. Maybe our family finances were partly responsible for that but I also think even if they had a lot of disposable income, they would know enough to not ruin my health. As I heard quoted on the news earlier something like "Happy Meals Don't Give Kids Bad Food. Parents do." I know we have a child obesity crisis but I have a hard time believing a toy in a meal is responsible for it. Lighten up, people, it's a treat, not a daily staple. The food police are using excessive force here. Dumb dumb dumb.
Check out the Food Police website where the press release can be found. The allegations they make sound ridiculous to me. Here's an example: "“McDonald’s is the stranger in the playground handing out candy to children,” said CSPI litigation director Stephen Gardner. “McDonald’s use of toys undercuts parental authority and exploits young children’s developmental immaturity—all this to induce children to prefer foods that may harm their health. It’s a creepy and predatory practice that warrants an injunction.”
What do you think? Leave a comment here or email me and let me know.
A few more links to info on this subject:
CBS Article - Are Happy Meals Tricking Kids?
Dakota Voice article about Frivolous Lawsuit
Answer a poll on the issue.

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