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Well, if you really want to get into detail about it, if you live in the U.S. then it IS your business. Soda leads to obesity and a wealth of dental diseases which lead to an increase in medical costs for ALL of us. Not to mention that if that mom is getting any sort of federal or state a__sistance for her child then I'm the one paying for IT with my tax dollars! If the governement can tell me that I have to wear a seatbelt to save my life, then they should be able to tell these folks not to give a 2 year old soda because it could affect their health & life.

L. I was just curious about how you figure that last sentence in your message? We could say the same thing about feeding babies fries, fried chicken, pork, soul food, (usually high in fat) aspartame ridden drinks, candy, potato chips, and the list can on and on. You all seen pretty smart here, so you get my point. So, we should make it our business the diets of some odd million of Americans when the Government has established their RDA's of nutrients, food groups, vitamins and minerals. L, I beleive the Government has already stepped in as much as they can by creating that. Uncle Sam can't put fruits and veggies in your mouth against your will. It's ultimately up to the people to choose how they wish to eat and feed their families, but the Government has reccomendations for optimum health. (perhaps, that few people follow) The seatbelt mandate is a different issue, don't you think L? Fast food and junk food are big business. It appeals to the ma__ses. Of course people will continue to eat unhealthy, and feed their children that way as a consequence. Look on your local strips, and count how many fast food joints you see. A lot, right? This represents how the vast majority of people eat. I can't agree with people saying it's all soda's fault for obesity and diabetes, and etc. It's a combo of genetics and diet. I can see the OP's point, but she just made it too offensively.

Why do you folks use such hard, vulgar language on these discussion boards? And topics about children at that? I have noticed this trend on lots of the other threads too, and some names stick out more than others.

Who made you the board police? Why does it matter to you?

Heeeheeee, yes this is a infant board. Our infant/toddler are not reading this. No one prefect!!!

then you should probably keep doing what ur doing

"ur".....????

Ummm, actually I don't think the seatbelt issue is that different of an issue, otherwise I wouldn't have made the correlation. It all boils down to the government (and other people) thinking they know what is best for the individual and imposing significant punishments for any contrary action.

Hey L. The only thing i was saying is the seatbelt law, is a law. There is no law on what people can eat or drink. I am sorry that kids having soda is so upsetting to you, but if you don't like it, you don't have to give it to your child. I am trying to tread lightly here because I notice a lot of people are very quick to attack, but if you could please, explain the correlation between federal and state government laws (such as the use of seatbelts) and giving small children soda. I'd be happy to share factual based legislation on seatbelt laws, but as far as I know, there are no such regulations for a persons diet, only the reccomendations I pointed out earlier. You mentioned that "...it all boils down to the government and other people thinking they know what is best for the individual..." In my opinion L, I beleive that's why the government has established a healthy eating guideline to follow (the famous food pyramid). They cannot force a particular diet on an individual, they can only offer a guideline of whats reccomended. Or, are you saying that punishments should be imposed upon people who feed their child_________ (you fill the blank in with whatever) ? That will likely never happen, especially in a country so dominated by the fast food and junk foods industry. It all comes down to the parents and individuals better judgement, because these foods will always be available. Some parents just don't see anything wrong with giving a kid sodas. I see it all the time too. I do not give it to my kids, but also, nor have I ever diluted their fruit juices either. It's all up to the parents philosophy. I know this is off the immediate topic, but I also do not like to see young ladies under 16 wearing faces full of make-up and dressing like streetwalkers. Many parents allow this behavior though. Maybe this should be outlawed as well? We all are going to see other people do stuff that makes us shake our heads, but that's what makes the world go round. People and their differences, right?

I guess it would be best to agree to disagree. This debate can go on forever. I feel giving your child alcohol (lead to later problems) is bad parenting. Just like not putting your child in a safety seat. Both of these are against the law. Soda is another subject. I personally wouldn't give my boys soda ( soda rots teeth & too much sugar). Its up to the parent. Do I think a parent giving a child soda should go to jail ? NO....Do I feel the same way about alcohol and car-seats? No, I think these parents need parenting cla__ses and jail time. Its illegal. Some people don't need to be parents.......RE: about the language. There have been many times when a post pop up to start a disagree. There have been pa__s posts accusing E of having affair with Jlo. Negative threads picking on ~m~ about her m/c, picking on ttc women, now a post about people who don't agree with people's parenting opinions, even many more negative hurtful threads. When is it going to stop? It not, because this is a forum. Sometimes I get fed up and p__sed off. I have been attacked before. I hate to see one person get attack b/c of their beliefs. Hell, I'm human. Humans are not perfect. I sometimes use cuss words to get my point across. You show me a perfect person, I won't use cuss words. You have heard worst. Get over it

The reply was to the "Its really noones business who feeds their kids what" kind of mentality seen on this thread. The seatbelt correlation was in terms of:who does not wearing your seatbelt hurt? YOU and only YOU, Now, the government can make laws that force YOU to do things that are beneficial to your health and safety SUCH AS forcing you to wear a seatbelt, therefor, they should be able to make laws in other health & safety areas.. such as alcohol cannot be consumed by anyone under 21, i.e.some people don;t have the maturity level to handle the effects of alcohol. The government can make laws requiring you to have your child in a safety seat for the health and safety of your child, then why not regulate junk food? They are now starting to regulate junk food ads and the audiences that they target so someone has started the ball rolling. Many states do not legalize gambling for fear that it will increase addiction and the need for state resources to help these gambling addicts stay off welfare, get jobs, get counseling... yet, we have no problem letting parents give their children something that has now been linked to an increased rate of childhood obesity which in turn leads to an increase in the incidence of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc,etc.. which all adds to the price that each and every one of us pay for private medical insurance. Its like a domino effect.. one leads to another which leads to another which results in all of us being affected however indirectly by eachothers actions.

Lynn. I don't know if you are L or not, but I see what you are saying. Kee Kee, I guess I did not tread lightly enough for you, but, my whole point about language was that grown folks don't have to swear to make a point. That's all. Yes, I have heard worse, though, you can be sure. I think I made a few valid points here and so did a few others. I just find it hard to discuss things with people who have to berate and belittle other people in order to make a point. Some of these people are the same individuals who commented on whom (they beleive) should and should not be parents based on feeding/nutritional choices? (minus the alcohol of course) But, the parallells some create here seems kind of gray, both in personal conduct and statements about others. Very entertaining thread though, at least from a standpoint of my appreciation for others opinions. No matter how unappealling I personally find some of them to be. You all take care.

Lynn, very good points. I agree!!!....Shab....I was responding to the a__s- kisser comment. If you didn't make the comment, please don't take my statement to heart. Yes, we are all grown people. Grown people have heard cuss words before........heeheee.....Everyone take care!!!

surely, ur not questioning some else grammar?

#1 I don't question people grammar since I don't have time to check everything I post. I asked what is "ur". "Ur" is not a word. Tell me.....heeheee.....Just kidding!!!....Why do you use "ur" instead of your? Alt least I speak english and use real words........lol....Hey sometimes I may not use proper grammar. I still use words you can understand.......Ur trippin.....heeeheee

I just thought about the last comment. There is a teacher name E here. E!!!! Go back to work and stop picking on me. I'm a busy mom!!! I don't have time to edit my work. Next time I will email you an essay.....Btw, I was just trying to figure out what "ur" mean. I wasn't trying to be mean...LOL