Don't Blame the Eater: Response

To a certain extent I agree with David Zinczenko, however I cannot accept his point that there are not enough alternatives for teenagers. If teenagers are conscious to make their own decisions on where they'd like to eat, they also can make healthy eating choices. A person does not become obesed out of thin air. Also if a parent is allowing their child to eat fast food on a regular, he/she is contributuing to unhealthy eating habits as well. Though restaurants does not offer healthy food choices or appropiate portions of food, families can simply plan their own meals. The amount of money spent eating out is about the same as buying groceries. Basically, it is all a personal choice. If a child is not of age to choose what he or she eats, they have no choice but to eat what is provided. However, if a parents is concerned about the health of their child(ren) he/she will set better eating habits examples. Yes, children are enticed advertisements, but this does not necessarily mean that they should have it. That's like saying, there is an imitated powder grenade advertisement presented. Of course, kids are going to think it is cool, but I guarantee parents would say no. Why? Because the end results is a ton of mess and powdered furniture. This is the same with unhealthy eating. If one is aware that the end reults are not good, stay away from it.