McDonald’s is under attack once again for marketing to kids. This has been a long term debate between the chain and its loyal (unwilling?) customer base. Jim Skinner (CEO) has fended off the attacks (temporarily) with the promise of a pro-activity campaign.
Let’s start with the positive - he’s not backing down. McDonald’s is a company, a business. It’s not a non-profit, an environmental group, the FDA, MADD, DARE or the government. It is not their job to police the food intake of the world’s children. If marketing to children is moving more hamburgers and chicken (corn) nuggets, then that’s exactly who they should be marketing to.
Sure, it’s bad business practice to disregard the well-being of your customers, and people will notice, but at the end of the day, which will bring in more money: selling low-quality beef to minors with cartoon characters (and that scary clown) or teaching them to eat healthier?
But other companies do it! I’ve got news for you. Companies do what’s best for the company. Cigarette companies contribute to quit campaigns because it gets the government off their back (or in some cases, because they have to). Power companies run environmental conservation campaigns because it draws our attention away from the smoke stacks over our heads. That’s business.
The shareholder/stakeholder debate isn’t really about corporate responsibility. It’s about green, and I don’t mean trees.
The second point here is that the campaign will get annoying moms temporarily off their back. A change in action is all they’re looking for. If a group can strong arm a company into doing something different, it’s a win for them. The new campaign will likely have very little effect on the kids. They’re often smarter than we give them credit for. Kids only respond to marketing that’s enticing. No matter how hard you try, you can’t sell soccer to a fat kid that just wants some fries.
The downside is that this whole thing is just a PR maze. I’ve never been one for the sheepish PR tactics of a lot of companies. I understand their purpose, and they often work, but sometimes people are just being stupid, and they need to realize that. An entire nation (heck, half the world) is hooked on McDonald’s food. Do you think ignoring their low rumble (albeit persistent) whining is going to hurt sales? I doubt it.
Parents are pushing more and more for organizations to do their parenting for them. They want McDonald’s to stop appealing to kids. They want cartoons to be educational. They want video games to be less violent. Some even want the government to buy their food (and need the government to regulate what food they can buy).
Here’s my suggestion. McDonald’s (and Rockstar, and the government) should start a new campaign focused on how to properly raise a child. Cover complex subjects such as:
- How to say “no” and stick to it, regardless of how loud your child gets in the grocery store.
- How to properly supervise a child.
- How to punish a misbehaving child.
- Apples are good. French fries and ice cream are not.
- The alphabetical guide to monitoring your child’s video game collection from (L)ook to (L)ook.
That’s the short list, but you get the idea. I’m not making a joke here either. Perhaps the derogatory tone shouldn’t be so prevalent, but the fact remains that bad things will always exist. The proper methodology here is not to remove everything bad (punishing those of us bright enough to enjoy it maturely), but to set boundaries and teach children right from wrong - a responsibility which (unfortunately, in some cases) lies with the parents.
Face it, McDonald’s is always going to sell toys with the happy meal. Popsicles are always going to be rainbow colored. Explosions will always appeal to a child and often appear in R rated movies. Grand Theft Auto is absurdly fun, and kids know it. Learn to start parenting, and stop expecting multi-billion dollar corporations to do it for you. Believe it or not, your child’s safety is not nearly as important to the CEO of company X as the wallets of his or her shareholders.
Capitalism is a selfish system. Start dealing with it.
205 responses so far ↓
1 Meg Burcke // Jul 30, 2007 at 1:14 pm
You make a valid point. “But with work and all we don’t have time,” somehow parents with multiple children and engagements succeeding in rearing us and our parents. I think the parents of today are up to the task!
2 simon // Aug 2, 2007 at 3:12 pm
i am in Mcdonalds now and its full of children, my sons at two understood mcdonalds and could tell which sign was for mcdonalds
3 Jeremy Hobbs // Aug 5, 2007 at 3:32 pm
That was an amazing article, I love your blunt, to the point style. And it’s all true. Hats off to you!
4 eve // Aug 16, 2007 at 12:22 pm
great article, I agree 100%!
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6 educationblogger // Aug 16, 2007 at 5:19 pm
haha that campaign idea is awesome lol… In my opinion, if it isn’t McDonalds, it’ll be something else.. So ya, the issue is how to say no, and teach kids to eventually make good decisions on their own.
7 Chamonix // Aug 26, 2007 at 1:53 am
I think the success of McDonalds’ branding can be seen in a recent study where children were given food in plain or McDonalds wrappers (although not McDonalds food) and consistantly preferred the food ‘from’ McDonalds. Now that is scary.
8 Rob McNealy // Sep 3, 2007 at 6:56 pm
They have a right to make money, but they should not sell addictive or dangerous products.
9 Louiss // Sep 4, 2007 at 2:39 pm
If cigarette company do quit the campaigns do you think the company will survive ?
If I were the kids, i can’t imagine how McDonald could convince me as I already setup my mind that McDonald is selling burgers and nuggets that is unhealthy to me
10 Hoto // Sep 6, 2007 at 4:55 pm
a lot of people picking on mc donald. ok it`s not the best food out there, but does not every other company trying to make a buck too ??? and if somebody don`t like the food they should just stay away from it. ther are worse things happens to our kids. just look at the news these day and what you see toys with lead in it. that`s a big problem.
11 Veronica // Sep 13, 2007 at 4:02 pm
of course they are going to market to children. it’s what they do and they have been doing for years. it’s not illegal to eat, although it should be…its not cigarettes or alchohol..yes it can be just as addicting but the parents dont have to go there..simple as that
12 Countdown // Sep 15, 2007 at 1:19 pm
mcdonalds to keep children from getting fat? have you watched Fast Food Nation? until and unless they do some serious calorie count, it’s not going to happen.
13 Shannon // Sep 27, 2007 at 3:30 am
I thinks its just a marketing strategy from the Mcdonals. Of course they target all the children and parent as well and also to show off that their foods are healthy and not for obesity.
14 Jim // Oct 10, 2007 at 10:48 am
Mcdonals as such famous fast food restaurant and their main target is all the children and parent as well. They should always beware of the cleanest of food and also healthy food, dangerous product are against the law. They shouldn’t break their own reputation.
15 Miss Lingerie // Oct 12, 2007 at 5:53 am
an article with points. maybe parents should pay part of the responsibility like only have Mcdonalds once a month or maybe just allow the kids to take a small portion
16 NsaneNoob // Oct 26, 2007 at 2:40 am
I remember watching a movie but i forget the title. There mention that consuming fast food like MCdonalds will get obesity. As parent they should stop their kids from consuming this foods since they dont know whats harm them. What they have i n mind is get those lovely toys from Mcdonalds.
17 los angles headshot photographer - Todd Harrison // Oct 27, 2007 at 5:11 pm
I THINK IT IS TIME TO CONSIDER THAT MAYBE THE EXCESS WEIGHT CARRIED IN THIS NATION IS NOT THE FAULT OF FAST FOOD STANDS, BUT THE FAILURE OF PARENTS TO TEACH THEIR CHILDREN THAT THEY ONLY NEED TO EAT TO LIVE (RATHER THAN LIVE TO EAT)
LIKE TEACHING THEM THAT YOU ONLY NEED TO EAT ONE HAMBURGER (NOT THREE) AND YOU DON’T REALLY NEED THE SUPER SIZED FRIES, AND TWO QUARTS OF SODA POP WITH IT!
MAYBE PASSING ON A LITTLE SELF CONTROL TO YOUR CHILDREN WOULD HELP THEM BE ABLE TO CONTROL THEIR BODIES .
I HAVE HEARD STORIES OF SUBSTANCES BEING ADDED TO THE FOOD TO PRODUCE EXCESSIVE HUNGER , ECT.
HERE’S A THOUGHT, IF YOU EAT SOMEWHERE, AND EXPERIENCE THE FEELING OF STILL BEING HUNGRY AFTER EATING, LET THAT BE A WARNING BELL, AND NEVER GO BACK THERE AGAIN (LET ALONE TAKE YOUR KIDS THERE!).
TODD
18 Popular Online medicine // Nov 15, 2007 at 9:35 pm
How to Keep Your Kids From Getting Fat? Teach them about the importance of a balanced diet and the 50-25-25 principle. 50% food, 25% water, 25% air = ideal stomach.
19 laptop recovery // Nov 29, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Well said pal….. nice blog. liked it.
20 MoneyMoose // Dec 14, 2007 at 10:56 pm
I’m honestly tired of hearing people complain that McDonalds makes them fat - that’s like saying… I actually can’t think of anything that stupid. McDonalds cannot be held responsible for bad parenting skills and that’s that. Hell, it overall shouldn’t be responsible for poor judgment at all.
21 Colorado Lasik Surgery // Jan 13, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Parents need to teach their children about proper nutrition and oversea their eating habits. McDonalds does not force anyone to purchase their food.
22 Vegas Dude // Jan 20, 2008 at 4:53 pm
The problem is not McDonalds the problem is crappy parents. A lot of parents today just don’t care to take part in their childs life. It far easier to shove mcdonalds down their throat than to actually sit at a dinner table and talk as a family.
It’s sad that people have forgot how to be parents. Stop blaming others for your problems and look at yourself.
23 Dennisjr // Jan 30, 2008 at 10:28 am
I can’t imagine how people would try to blame McDonald’s for such a thing. It boils down to parents and consumer responsibility. I watched an interview with a McDonald’s CEO and he said he loves the fries but knows better than to eat them everyday, and would never recommend people eating fries everyday.
24 Basement Ideas // Feb 1, 2008 at 2:06 pm
I wish people would lay off the companies and start blaming the real culprits. Its the parents fault for taking them to McDonald over and over. Learn how to say “no” to your kids.
25 Community Information // Feb 7, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I think it comes down to personal responsibility. I know that if I eat double cheeseburgers and fries everyday, that I will gain weight and be unhealthy. I choose to eat healthy. McDonalds do sell salads and other healthy substitutes but, often consumers overlook those alternatives.
26 ACT Test Tips // Mar 10, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I agree with all those that say that parents have to take more responsibility. If you choose the healthier food at McDonalds or anywhere for that matter, they will adjust what they sell eventually.
27 Pure Bulk Nutrition // Mar 31, 2008 at 11:31 pm
I say let them die. Their life, no reason to interfere.
28 Svakanda // Mar 31, 2008 at 11:34 pm
/agree PBN. let me rot
29 Minibus Driver // Apr 30, 2008 at 5:49 am
I totally agree with most of you, my 3 year old son likes eating burgers and fries but he knows that it is a ‘treat’ (if you can call it that) he isn’t allowed more than one visit a month and eats relatively healthy the rest of the time.
He loves fruit and adores vegetables because that is what he has eaten since he started eating solid food and doesn’t really know any different.
He knows that burgers and fries aren’t good for you but can be enjoyed in moderation because we have educated him on healthy foods, its all about moderation!
30 Eleanor // Apr 30, 2008 at 11:44 am
mcdonalds is going to sell their burgers and fries whether we like it or not… sure, they now sell their salads and greens… but the food that has made them rich is going to stay…. forever…. and their marketing strategies are still going to target our kids too, just like how it has always been…. we all know how it works…. mcdonalds lure kids - kids eat them burgers - mcdonalds = happiness - kids become adults - adult life = stress - adults yearn for that good ol happy place - every one hooked both young and old… so the value formation of our kids must start from our own homes, its where it should all start… no one says its easy, but its something that we should all mcDO…
31 Trucking Screensaver // May 6, 2008 at 6:28 am
Well I bet Mc Donalds care less about health factors anyhow.They are big tax payer to the Government and thats the way it goes in business.
Keeping away from Donalds Burger is quite a difficult task. I think difficulties is with the informations on seriously effect the health later if not taken seriously in the beginning.
32 Interview questions // May 21, 2008 at 9:47 am
Mc Donalds have always marketed towards children. There are having to be much more subtle about nowadays however there main target for the marketing in children. As a parent of a young boy I stay away from there restaurants – if he wants to go when he is older that is up to him however I will not put him into the habit of going.
33 zohai // May 22, 2008 at 1:50 am
Yeah.. They attract small kids to bring in the parents as well. That’s how the marketting strategy is =) Definitely they’re not going to create campaign that would hurt their sales right?
34 golf travel bags // May 29, 2008 at 10:12 am
You’re right. How can we expect them to parent your children? They have to do business and making profit by it. It’s impossible to ask them say that their foods are not good? But maybe they should try to give advice to the public that, ‘eat but not stick, enjoy but not suffer from it’… and parents have the primary responsibility to guide their children, not the corporations.
35 Marc Klein // Jun 1, 2008 at 5:58 am
In my opinion, if it isn’t McDonalds, it’ll be something else may be pizza hut or nirulas that would attract children. The issue is how to say no………..
36 diets // Jun 18, 2008 at 5:05 am
It is little bit tough to control the food habit of children. I think the scientist should try to find some same food without the fat and high calorie. Some synthetic food must be invented.
37 Sport Psychology Degree // Jun 18, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Maybe if parents would hire a sports psychologist, they’d be able to motive their child into living healthy and doing exercise. There’s nothing wrong with eating McDonalds, but one needs sports psychology to balance their lifestyle and give them a clear path to their goals. If you are reading this the dark lord is watching you. In the end, it is the parents who much be proactive in observing their child’s behavior and correcting their action.
38 Hot Golf Travel Cases // Jun 22, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Absolutely, big companies will do whatever is in their interests to do and to hell with everyone else. Including McDonalds. They couldn’t give a damn about our kids.
It’s up to parenting. My kids NEVER get to go to McDonalds, and I explain why to them.
39 Bouncer // Jun 27, 2008 at 7:54 pm
surprising that your kids don’t go to Macdonald’s…
As most of the kids do..
even mine do…its just that they know what are their limits…!!
40 website design // Jun 29, 2008 at 3:59 am
THE MAIN REASON FOR “OVER WEIGHT” IN CHILDREN IS DUE TO
1. LACK OF EXERCISE
2. EATING JUNK FOODS
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41 Remortgage Advice // Jul 7, 2008 at 11:54 am
Everything in moderation, me I like eating mcdonalds and go once or twice a year. Our child is to young so she eats at asian noodle bars with us. I am sure when she is older she will want to eat at Mcdonalds but hopefully she will have learnt from us at home that it is not the bst food in the world. Thier marketing stratergy is one of the best in a rince and repeat kind of way.
42 Calabria Real Estate // Jul 15, 2008 at 12:01 pm
My kids love Mcdonalds and I do too. Sad that your kids don’t.
43 Cover // Jul 15, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Mcdonads has got to be some of the worst food on earth! I will never let my kids eat it
44 NarlySoftware // Jul 20, 2008 at 4:59 am
This just plain discusses me. I’m one that believes that if I get fat it’s my fault.
The other day I noticed that on google’s gtrends if you watch the number of people asking the question how many calories it is going up 50% each year. That is not McDonalds fault, it’s our sociaty.
45 Reverse Funnel System // Jul 21, 2008 at 1:44 pm
I really don’t like McDonalds sad to say that!
46 Busienss Cash Advance Guy // Jul 24, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Yeah, Mcdoanlds is real bad for you, I’m glad they are showing nutritional facts now…
47 hank // Jul 25, 2008 at 8:49 pm
McDonalds is bad for you? Go figure!
But yes, good to see they’re getting better…
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49 lisa marie // Aug 7, 2008 at 4:08 am
As far as I know, McDonalds is not the reason why children are getting fat..There are a lot of food that makes us fat, not only burgers, fries or other food in that food chain..Let’s just say to our child to avoid some fatty foods like meat..
50 yanuar // Aug 23, 2008 at 7:53 am
Why?! This post seems to accusing McDonald as the ‘trouble maker’ for the kids, i think kids should get fat (well not too much) to stay healthy.
51 NDN // Aug 24, 2008 at 11:23 am
If McDonalds were to drop off the earth tomorrow, would our children be any fitter? Would they suddenly start eating broccoli and drink wheat grass smoothies after a two hour after-school pilates class?
No, they would still plop in front of the boob tube and eat another product which is being pitched at them from a thousand other sources.
52 Golf Drivers // Sep 7, 2008 at 8:11 pm
People are getting more lazy all the time and eating at McDonalds is for the lazy people or people with little time. McDonalds should be like once a month or something, its not food you should live on.
53 Eli Lilly pharmaceutical products supplier ...Gopal // Sep 25, 2008 at 8:49 am
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54 Floor Fountains // Oct 16, 2008 at 6:15 am
McDonalds is not the only one there are others who do this. So I should be our responsibility to care of our health
55 Julie // Oct 19, 2008 at 10:26 am
McDonalds is the spawn of the devil
56 John Wright // Nov 11, 2008 at 3:21 am
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57 Tony Phillips // Nov 13, 2008 at 4:01 am
You have told about the children care was very correct and nice. Because that time is their growing age so every parent should be careful on that moment.People are getting more lazy all the time and eating at McDonald s is for the lazy people or people with little time
58 Ken Holland // Nov 16, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Companies like McDonalds will never stop advertising to their market in an effort to increase sales and they really don’t care about kids fitness.
Like mentioned above, it’s up to the parents to be parents, and know when to tell their kid ‘you’re not going to eat that stuff today….or this week.’
59 evden eve nakliyat izmir // Nov 17, 2008 at 10:12 am
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60 The Garden Gossip // Nov 23, 2008 at 7:11 pm
And who is driving and paying for the mc donalds meals…the parents. mcDonalds is not to blame
61 domains // Dec 23, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I *HATE* McDonalds. Unfortunately, the kids outnumber me..
62 Free iPods // Dec 25, 2008 at 8:56 pm
The last paragraph was very well said.
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63 Cash // Jan 2, 2009 at 6:26 am
Mcdonals is just a marketing strategy .Be responsible for yr own healthy nutrition’s
64 Article Spinning // Jan 5, 2009 at 9:01 am
Well i agree misleading by consumers about a company’s products is wrong - but then marketing has always been an ‘exaggerated’ truth.
65 Walter // Jan 9, 2009 at 8:32 am
What I think is that Mc Donalds is not the only one, we are all paying attention to them but what about the others?
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67 Natural Health Mercola // Jan 16, 2009 at 2:02 am
Those are good points you raised. Still, companies should minimize their aggressive advertising especially to children.
68 Ben | Ventrilo Servers // Jan 19, 2009 at 12:52 am
I totally agree with you, all the big companies are doing their business,but parents have to advice children and know how to control them. And teach children that they don’t have to do what everybody else is doing.
69 real estate broker philippines // Jan 21, 2009 at 2:49 am
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70 We Build Pages // Feb 7, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Just finding this post and it is dead on and right to the point. McDonalds has always been marketed to children and they love it since parents give it to kids at an early age, even when they know how bad it is for them.
71 We Build Pages // Feb 7, 2009 at 9:30 pm
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72 Peyton // Feb 14, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Mac’s are doing the same in the UK too! This just shows what corporate greed is all about!
73 orange sauce recipes // Feb 17, 2009 at 7:57 pm
I couldnt agree more. My doctor actually wants me to fatten my kid up!
74 Sofa Surfer // Mar 3, 2009 at 6:31 am
I have to admit that when I’ve got a few beers inside me my willpower dissolves pretty quickly on the burger front - always prefer to take kids out to a nice restaurant as a treat though especially as they get to interact more with the staff, people at other tables etc - as well as the food being better.
75 tam - brazil // Mar 31, 2009 at 3:17 pm
never a truer word said, mcdonalds is just one of the evils of capitalism, one can only hope kids grow out of it!
76 Sleep Enough // Apr 1, 2009 at 8:24 am
I won’t be surprised, if McDonalds have sleep-ins for kids next. After all they have playgrounds there, so opening up nursery centers with all their branches wouldn’t sound s0 crazy anymore.
77 Valerie Bertinelli Diet // Apr 8, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Trying to cut back on my McD’s intake, going pretty good so far!
78 Microsoft Consulting // Apr 16, 2009 at 11:42 am
You make some really good points in this post and I appreciate it. I think its just ridiculous how lazy parents are becoming in this country. If you have a kid, its time to grow up and actually be a parent. Teach them what is right and don’t just let them get whatever they want.
79 Elaphotography // Apr 17, 2009 at 12:06 am
I’m a guilty mom at that. My son is a picky eater and it’s like a blessing that he’ll ask for food and actually finish it… and mostly would ask for a McDonald’s cheeseburger…so I give in
80 fwostib45 // Apr 17, 2009 at 5:24 am
Thanks this a great article, I agree with u.In my opinion McDonalds is not the only one there are others who do this.So I think it should be our responsibility to care of our health.The main reason for over weight in children due to eating junk food,fast food.
81 boracay specials // Apr 23, 2009 at 4:28 am
I like the McDonalds products. With regards to the issue of the children “How to Keep Your Kids From Getting Fat” I agree that many children love McDonalds but it is important to value the balanced diet of the children as they grow healthy.
82 Google Conquest // Apr 29, 2009 at 10:07 am
Mcdonald’s shouldn’t be given any more responsibility over anything. They clearly have 1 thing in mind.
83 hingis // May 8, 2009 at 5:48 am
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84 Manhanttan Face Lift // May 20, 2009 at 6:43 pm
I came across a post on Rotten bananas about the lawsuits about McDonalds, and I couldn’t agree with what he says more.
85 Samus Fan Art // May 20, 2009 at 6:44 pm
If I were the kids, i can’t imagine how McDonald could convince me as I already setup my mind that McDonald is selling burgers and nuggets that is unhealthy
86 Baby Boy Gift // May 27, 2009 at 10:41 am
My youngest daughter will turn two in April. With my older two we had a place called DiscoveryZone-where kids & parents could play in ball pits & slide down slides. But that places when out of business. McDonald’s no thankyou, & I don’t want to do the cleaning at my house.
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88 Steve - jordans // Jun 6, 2009 at 3:56 pm
We should resist anything against our health and kids. Mcdonad is a big name but it doesn’t mean that they are allowed to ruin the rest of world and kids for their profits;
89 Men's Health // Jun 16, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I prefer KFC over McDonalds any day. Although all that fast food is not really healthy, we should be teaching kids to exercise….That’s more like it.
90 Anup // Jun 18, 2009 at 2:32 am
Making money by degrading other’s health- that’s a bad thing. really bad. And for a big company like McDonalds, it is a matter of shame!
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94 Teeth whitening Procedure // Jul 15, 2009 at 6:12 am
A lot of parents today just don’t care to take part in their childs life. It far easier to shove mcdonalds down their throat than to actually sit at a dinner table and talk as a family.
95 Bauhaus Furniture // Jul 26, 2009 at 11:54 pm
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96 perika // Jul 29, 2009 at 10:28 am
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98 googlehomebusiness // Aug 3, 2009 at 11:20 am
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99 Free Xbox Live // Aug 23, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Great article. McDonalds shouldn’t be punished for serving its horrible food. They are a business trying to make a profit. If people don’t want their kids to eat there, don’t let them.
100 Free Wii Points // Aug 28, 2009 at 3:05 am
Oh gosh, my kids love eating at McDonalds!
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102 santa monica locksmith // Sep 10, 2009 at 7:02 pm
GOTTA luv them mchciken though still fatness = mcdonalds
103 Freaky Stuff // Sep 30, 2009 at 4:43 am
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104 Slap bass // Oct 10, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Hi, Just cause they market for kids does not mean they should get blamed for it after all it is the parents that decide whether they go or not.
105 Jokes // Oct 22, 2009 at 6:25 am
It’s sad how people has forgotten to be parents. Stop blaming others for your problems and look at yourself.
106 whitening // Nov 11, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Its is for parents to do the parenting, that being said parenting can be a pretty thankless task, and it does not help have so much marketing targetted at children.
107 P. Veazey // Nov 12, 2009 at 3:43 am
This is a very interesting post.There should be more people writing like you. Keep up the good work.
108 stela // Nov 23, 2009 at 7:49 am
Weight gaining is really very serious topic specially in kids. you have shared very good tips. Hope it will work.
109 PSN Codes // Dec 4, 2009 at 8:30 pm
McDonald’s is okay in moderation.
110 bizvals // Dec 14, 2009 at 1:38 pm
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111 Gaston and Marie // Dec 16, 2009 at 5:19 pm
What we like best about this article is that it teaches something that Americans seem to have lost, Responsibility for Self.
We seem always to looking to the next guy either to take care of us or to blame when things go wrong.
Just think, my grandfather had no:
Social Security
Welfare
Medicare
Medicaid
Public Schools
Social Workers
Environmentalists
McDonalds
And, grandfather ended up a millionaire starting with nothing. How. He took responsibility for self AND the guy next door.
Great Post
112 Dopyt // Dec 30, 2009 at 10:27 pm
113 Incline Decline Weight Bench // Jan 5, 2010 at 12:03 pm
I feel corporations have an obligation to the communities that give them power. We have forgotten these companies exist to serve us not manipulate or hurt.
It is up to the consumers to demand changes.
114 lan center // Jan 7, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I personally dont eat at mcdonalds . I however let my kids eat at mchdonals once a month for a treat. I do think that they are trying . Look at subway they are fast food but healty.
115 Free Nintendo Points // Jan 10, 2010 at 1:45 pm
I don’t like fast food that much anymore.
116 Free Wii Points // Jan 10, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Fast food is not the best choice even though it is cheap.
117 womedtra // Jan 22, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Sometime fast food help is no choice
118 equipment loan // Jan 23, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Yea, I just can’t stop eating even now that I know. D:
119 popbuying // Jan 26, 2010 at 5:57 am
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126 lvn jobs los angeles // Feb 15, 2010 at 6:19 am
I havent eating mcdonalds for like 4 years. since seeing this. my mom did the same thiing, and the other day she ate something from there and got sick. she? hasnt felt sick like that for years. wen she did eat it
127 Donna Parker // Feb 24, 2010 at 5:59 am
Mcdonalds for children is a bad idea
128 Donna Parker // Feb 24, 2010 at 6:13 am
we should take initiative and advice other parents as well to provide healthy and nutritious food to there children and try not going places like Mcdonald
129 susan rose // Feb 24, 2010 at 6:20 am
the eatables at Mcdonald are not at all good for heath and i think we should take individual steps regarding it so that all kids in world are given nutritious food
130 Exclusive Media // Feb 25, 2010 at 10:49 am
MC’d make you and your family totally fat!!Never give that worse food for your child!!
131 sophia // Mar 16, 2010 at 6:45 am
its for body of all people no matter of what age they are?
132 gary // Mar 17, 2010 at 2:52 am
its better to keep children away from mcdonalds . As we all know precaution is better than cure
133 open water rowing companies // Mar 18, 2010 at 6:21 am
I absolutely agree with the post. Though I have to stress on the fact, that promotions brought out by different companies will always exist. As my mother rightly said, in her days eating peanuts was considered as vile. It is only in the hands on the parents to instill good eating habits(or any habits/virtues and behaviors for that matter).
134 SAMANTHA // Mar 19, 2010 at 2:37 am
Mc donalds food not good for children .
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Fast food is considered not healthy to eat as they amount to lot of calories and carbohydrates. Kids at that age are not supposed to be bombarded with such huge amount of calories. Parents should direct and instruct their kids into healthy eating habits.
136 mac repair manhattan // Mar 24, 2010 at 1:56 am
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You are absolutely right! Companies do what’s best for them and it’s our job as parents to explain what’s good and what’s not.
139 Julie Adams // Mar 25, 2010 at 3:02 am
Once in a month visit to Mcdonalds is fine but regular visit is a bad idea.
140 smith // Mar 31, 2010 at 7:24 am
i completely agree with you julie . i visit mcD once a month
141 Greg London // May 2, 2010 at 10:19 pm
It’s true that Companies do what’s best for themselves, so we definitely should be doing what’s best for us!
142 iPad Ron // May 10, 2010 at 5:26 pm
I had to laugh - every time I go in their i’m greeted by some spotty ignorant kid. No thank you I say
143 sandrean // May 22, 2010 at 1:28 am
sometimes its the parents who need to teach them better. the first teachers are the parents and depending on their behaviors kids may pick someo the wrong things to do.
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145 sunnysan.tom // Jun 12, 2010 at 4:25 am
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146 justin // Jun 14, 2010 at 6:15 pm
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147 jay // Jun 14, 2010 at 6:16 pm
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148 Filo Kiralama // Jun 23, 2010 at 9:09 am
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150 PayPal Money // Aug 10, 2010 at 11:19 am
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156 glee // Sep 29, 2010 at 9:42 am
ive read the fast food generation is the first generation to die sooner than the previous gen, due to poor quality food.
157 Scrap Cars Removed // Oct 7, 2010 at 11:14 am
When I hear of McDonalds I think of a french fry I dropped in my car. About 3 months later whilst cleaning the car I found the fry and it looked as fresh as the day I bought it. What the hell do MC D’s put in them !
158 datacenters // Oct 12, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I love McDonald’s. I think there’s no need to make a big deal out of it. It all boils down to good parenting. If you discipline your child to eat fastfood only in moderation, then there’s really no problem. Right?
159 Katy // Oct 14, 2010 at 8:58 am
I’m overwhelmed at how many people have commented on this article and am equally shocked at some of the opinions on here.
I found one comment rather funny ‘They shouldnt be allowed to sell things that are harmful and addictive’ Ever heard of cigarettes? At the end of the day, if it wasn’t Mcdonalds it would be something else. The key to everything in life is moderation. The more you tell a kid they can’t have something, the more they’ll want it. Its a fact of life.
I believe parents should be teaching children how to have a healthy attitude towards food and junk food.
End of.
(Excellent article by the way)
160 Tooth Whitening Kits // Oct 20, 2010 at 8:07 am
I always ask my children do not eat too much Mcdonald as it is not really good to their health!
161 Food Fanatic // Oct 24, 2010 at 3:07 am
Since most of the parents are overweight gluts, they drag their fat kids into McDonald’s joint as well. It starts at the top, the lipids work their way down the family tree…
162 public relations // Oct 27, 2010 at 4:26 am
Well, I think that post is really for me since I’m also underweight. And I think that practice to start and be an example on being nice to those hungry children in the street. Personally, I love the sundae and the chicken at mcdonalds. God bless!
163 Curtain_Wall_Stephy // Oct 29, 2010 at 3:05 pm
This is just one more example of our society’s ever increasing bid to completely avoid personal responsibility for anything. If there is a problem, then it must be someone else’s fault, so let them fix it!
164 Free iTunes Gift Card Codes // Nov 8, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Its unfortunate that this is so, mcdonalds is bad IMO, american food is bad, seriously if you’ve been to the mcd in france, compare it with here…. you’ll know.
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166 closed end muni funds // Nov 16, 2010 at 5:34 pm
I recently heard that California is actually considering passing a law that forbids the sale of Happy Meals. Really? Have we become that helpless and brainless that adults can’t be trusted to choose what is best for their family to eat? Is big brother going to regulate how often we bathe and brush our teeth, too?
167 Richard // Dec 29, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Katy, Its funny you mention that because I was just telling my kids not to play with knives and now I’m sure they want to do it.
168 Online STD // Jan 21, 2011 at 5:28 am
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169 Hendrik // Jan 31, 2011 at 3:31 pm
McDonalds is bad for you? Go figure! But yes, good to see they’re getting better…
170 shawn // Mar 4, 2011 at 10:22 pm
I like the new oatmeal mcdonalds has out now. There food is generally terrible for us however they offer a few healthier choices which it at least making a decent effort to not be so bad.
171 help for obesity // Mar 28, 2011 at 12:40 pm
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If you or someone you love needs help for obesity, please contact your physician and make a plan of action to improve your health.
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178 Mark // Jun 27, 2011 at 3:47 pm
McDonald’s has been changing their menus to reflect healthier food choices. However, the staple items that have made them popular still remain their top sellers and will be for years to come. Great post btw.
179 San Jose Cannabis Clubs // Jun 28, 2011 at 11:45 pm
Before there’s also a video that spread over on facebook that says that Mc donalds is not a healthy place to eat. I think people who made that video goes beyond its limitation because obviously its not true and this can ruin Mc Donalds reputation.
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184 Personal Trainer In Brooklyn // Jul 21, 2011 at 6:07 am
“No matter how hard you try, you can’t sell soccer to a fat kid that just wants some fries.”
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185 Brand Protection // Aug 10, 2011 at 11:36 pm
Mc Donalds gives or caters us foods that we’ll surely love and is really healthy. That’s why lot of people specially the young ones loves to go here everyday.
186 Peter, Sydney Group Dining // Aug 12, 2011 at 2:50 am
Mc Donalds just want their business to grow. Luckily they also help people to get some jobs especially those kids who want extra money to pay their enrollments. And undoubtedly their food is delicious on my point of view. I am fan of Mc Donalds as well.
187 Laser Vision Correction New Jersey // Aug 19, 2011 at 12:14 am
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188 Janet Jessoph // Aug 21, 2011 at 8:00 am
“According to McDonalds, the changes will result in the calorie content of the Happy Meal being reduced by a fifth. The saturated fat content will be reduced by 20 percent, and sodium by 15 percent. ”
I do not believe this.
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189 Fibroids Miracle // Aug 24, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Aside from the ridiculous Ronald clown and the other freaks, why would anyone believe McDs actually cares about people’s health. They want sales, and if changing to include a small amount more fruits and vegetables will help sales and public image, that’s what they care about.
190 cpanel server // Sep 8, 2011 at 4:57 pm
I only let my kids have fast food a couple times a month. I think anything more than that is just bad. We kinda use as a treat for the kids. They really like their chicken nuggets.
191 plumber in memphis // Sep 13, 2011 at 7:00 am
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192 Artisan Chocolate // Sep 19, 2011 at 5:01 am
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195 Fibroids Miracle // Oct 3, 2011 at 10:37 pm
If you take the side of micDs you symbolize what is wrong with society.
196 Brain Training // Nov 29, 2011 at 9:28 am
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197 cpanel server // Dec 2, 2011 at 10:42 am
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198 columbus personal training // Dec 10, 2011 at 5:12 pm
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200 Brain Training // Dec 18, 2011 at 9:19 am
Some people are actually fans and supporters of the big mac empire, it makes no sense.
201 plumber in cleveland // Jan 5, 2012 at 4:45 pm
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202 Les Inggris // Jan 12, 2012 at 12:10 am
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203 vet in Tampa // Jan 17, 2012 at 8:17 am
Your deep and insightful social analysis and commentary is right on and a welcome change from the fools that want to believe and want others to believe that the golden arches are not part of the problem. They ARE the problem.
204 Man Goodies Blog // Jan 23, 2012 at 12:09 am
A very interesting read. Mickey D’s will continue to spend massive amounts of money on marketing - as they should. They are like any other company, they are in it to make money.
205 Eiad Asbahi // Jan 29, 2012 at 9:45 am
Oh man. This is kind of depressing to think about. Enough with crappy fast food already.
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