RJsackedagain Posted April 8, 2005 Author Share Posted April 8, 2005 how is encouraging kids to eat in a healthy way killing our society? 299406[/snapback] He's a bloody puppet ........ and isn't a parent's job to have their kids eat healthy?? I don't think 3-year-old Johnny can go buy cookies these days by himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 If the kids really did eat like Cookie Monster, they wouldn't be getting fat. I've never actually seen him swallow the cookies, he just chews them for the taste and then lets the crumbs fall out of his mouth, like a runway model eats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 He's a bloody puppet ........ and isn't a parent's job to have their kids eat healthy?? I don't think 3-year-old Johnny can go buy cookies these days by himself 299597[/snapback] It's not about keeping a 3-year-old from eating cookies. It's about developing a life-long commitment to make rational decisions about a diet. The whole 'personal responsibility' thing is great in theory and less effective when parents have to work two FT jobs to have a roof over them. How is this different from the NRA creating the Eddie Eagle program to influence young kids to not play with guns (Stop. Don't touch. Leave the area. Tell an adult.)? There's no problem with a media program reinforcing a good habit. Doesn't mean it'll work, but kerist, what's the uproar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJsackedagain Posted April 8, 2005 Author Share Posted April 8, 2005 It's not about keeping a 3-year-old from eating cookies. It's about developing a life-long commitment to make rational decisions about a diet. The whole 'personal responsibility' thing is great in theory and less effective when parents have to work two FT jobs to have a roof over them. How is this different from the NRA creating the Eddie Eagle program to influence young kids to not play with guns (Stop. Don't touch. Leave the area. Tell an adult.)? There's no problem with a media program reinforcing a good habit. Doesn't mean it'll work, but kerist, what's the uproar? 299657[/snapback] Hey I'm just saying I think Cookie Monster is being made a scapegoat by people for their kids being fat little pudge balls. .... If your kid needs cookies, then give him some healthy ones ---- you got a Wegmans near you? They have an excellent selection of cookies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Hey I'm just saying I think Cookie Monster is being made a scapegoat by people for their kids being fat little pudge balls. .... If your kid needs cookies, then give him some healthy ones ---- you got a Wegmans near you? They have an excellent selection of cookies 299766[/snapback] That and unplug them from the TC and video games and actually make them go outside.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 he just chews them for the taste and then lets the crumbs fall out of his mouth, like a runway model eats. The xanax diet. Take two and the food falls out of your mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJsackedagain Posted April 8, 2005 Author Share Posted April 8, 2005 If the kids really did eat like Cookie Monster, they wouldn't be getting fat. I've never actually seen him swallow the cookies, he just chews them for the taste and then lets the crumbs fall out of his mouth, like a runway model eats. 299599[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyMark Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 That and unplug them from the TC and video games and actually make them go outside.... 299854[/snapback] Amen to that....I allocate 40-45 minutes minimum an evening after I get home from work that both my kids and I go outside and play..anything......soccer, on the playground, etc....but it has to be physical activity......and weather (unless lightening or tornadoes are imminent) is irrelevant. Sure the neighbors, some not all, think I am a nut job, but I see the difference and benefit. It is not easy to do, but I chose to be a parent and understand not everthing I do should be easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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