Comments on: Disney Branded Produce: Good or Evil?

By: Iamamom

Iamamom — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:29:40 +0000

I don't feel any guilt when I have to say no. I explain to my kids about money and that there are needs and wants, and right now the only thing we can afford is NEEDS.

By: angela

angela — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:02:29 +0000

Iamamom – you are right. Kids can’t possibly get everything they want. And my son doesn’t. He’s even really good when I say that we don’t need something and to put it back. Doesn’t mean they don’t beg and it really doesn’t mean that you don’t feel at least a little twinge of guilt every time you have to say no. Be nice to not add to that, that’s all I’m saying. That and it would cost more.

By: Iamamom

Iamamom — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:56:25 +0000

I don't care what character goes on whatever, if my kids want fruits/veggies/whatever, I'm going to get what gives me the best deal for my buck. Stop blaming advertisers and everyone else for pushing characters on today's youth. If parents would stop giving in and letting the little ones run the checkbook this wouldn't matter!

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:04:07 +0000

Angela, I’m with you and Camille. Kids are already going to wanted branded clothes, branded shoes, video games. Why give kids another reason to make parents feel pressured to buy “branded food” – which by the way is a necessity! Sorry, Laura…you’re way off on this one. Especially in this economy where food is something we can’t do without unlike trinkets, toys, etc.

By: angela

angela — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:36:46 +0000

I have to say I agree with Camille. There's plenty enough endorsement going on, putting it on fruits and veggies is just creating another battle ground. Not all of us can afford the "branded" products. Yeah, I remember the stuff I just had to have as a kid, that I loved more than anything. But this is from the perspective as a parent now, I didn't NEED that stuff. And your spoon and fork set (which was a cute story) isn't in the same category as blueberries that will probably cost a full $1 more just because the rat is on them.