Talk about the "Nanny State"...where will it stop?
Mar 27th 2005, 11:38 pm
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Re: Talk about the "Nanny State"...where will it stop?
Originally Posted by xxdebsonlinexx
Whilst im all for healthy eating id like to know who gave anyone the right to tell someone what they should or shouldnt eat.
Its not up to anyone else to tell someone how to feed their kids. They can be advised as to what they think they should be eating but deffo not be told what their child should or shouldnt eat.
Its not up to anyone else to tell someone how to feed their kids. They can be advised as to what they think they should be eating but deffo not be told what their child should or shouldnt eat.
Mar 28th 2005, 12:36 am
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Re: Talk about the "Nanny State"...where will it stop?
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
In this particular case it is the Parents who are paying the fees to the school in question, who have the right to make and break the rules, or make the point with the wallet if they don't like it. I am sure the school would change if the parents complained.
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Mar 28th 2005, 12:38 am
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Re: Talk about the "Nanny State"...where will it stop?
Originally Posted by xxdebsonlinexx
Whilst im all for healthy eating id like to know who gave anyone the right to tell someone what they should or shouldnt eat.
Its not up to anyone else to tell someone how to feed their kids. They can be advised as to what they think they should be eating but deffo not be told what their child should or shouldnt eat.
Debs xxx
Its not up to anyone else to tell someone how to feed their kids. They can be advised as to what they think they should be eating but deffo not be told what their child should or shouldnt eat.
Debs xxx
This is just the next step. In ten years it'll be like the drunk trying to order a beer, "sorry mate, you've had enough". Fat bloke waddles up to the checkout with 10 bags of nachos, "sorry mate, only fruit and veg for you".
It IS the nanny state, but its lawyers, and people trying to get money for their own personal weaknesses thats the problem. You shouldn't be able to get money if you get fat from eating what you know is fat! I think the labelling on food now is fine, if they really want, I suppose stick a few health warnings on really fatty foods (a la cigarettes).
Schools are being pro-active at least,
Cheers,
JTL
But jeez, the idea of getting money just for being to undisciplined really gets my goat.
Mar 28th 2005, 12:40 am
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Re: Talk about the "Nanny State"...where will it stop?
Bring in Jamie Oliver to kick ass! 
Mar 28th 2005, 12:44 am
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Re: Talk about the "Nanny State"...where will it stop?
And its all very well telling the kids to watch what they eat.....I went to one of these incessant "morning teas" at work last week. there were SIX large, stodgy, chocolate covered, cakes, and lots of those Lamington things (don't like coconut!), and a couple of plain cakes - again large and stodgy looking, the usual fare for that department. Ten people there, I had a small slice to be polite, but the rest were like locusts........plates cleared, smiles all round. Then they all went off for LUNCH!!!!
And I should add.....five of them are parents of school-age kids, to my knowledge. .
And I should add.....five of them are parents of school-age kids, to my knowledge. .
Mar 28th 2005, 12:47 am
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Re: Talk about the "Nanny State"...where will it stop?
Originally Posted by Pollyana
And its all very well telling the kids to watch what they eat.....I went to one of these incessant "morning teas" at work last week. there were SIX large, stodgy, chocolate covered, cakes, and lots of those Lamington things (don't like coconut!), and a couple of plain cakes - again large and stodgy looking, the usual fare for that department. Ten people there, I had a small slice to be polite, but the rest were like locusts........plates cleared, smiles all round. Then they all went off for LUNCH!!!!
And I should add.....five of them are parents of school-age kids, to my knowledge. .
And I should add.....five of them are parents of school-age kids, to my knowledge. .
I have to say our eating habits were a lot better in Australia than the UK, we have slipped badly.
M
Mar 28th 2005, 12:52 am
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Re: Talk about the "Nanny State"...where will it stop?
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
It IS the nanny state, but its lawyers, and people trying to get money for their own personal weaknesses thats the problem. You shouldn't be able to get money if you get fat from eating what you know is fat! I think the labelling on food now is fine, if they really want, I suppose stick a few health warnings on really fatty foods (a la cigarettes).
Back to the point, I agree that schools should actively encourage the kids to train their parents into feeding them properly. I can imagine it's really difficult to persuade kids with all the ads for sweets and burgers during kids TV programs but ultimately parents have to make what they belive to be the right choice. Teachers taking food off kids would not help IMO.
Mar 30th 2005, 8:49 pm
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Re: Talk about the "Nanny State"...where will it stop?
Originally Posted by Merlot
Bring in Jamie Oliver to kick ass!
Have seen loads of adverts for Jamie Olivers new show over here.
