Re: Enshrine In-N-Out Burgers!


Denny Wheeler wrote:
On 8 Sep 2006 05:57:04 -0700, "JohnO" <t696asm@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I don't ever recall you mentioning that fact before. One are where we
have no control is in schools that have soft drink machines, and unless
you are standing there, you have no idea what they purchase.

"Oh, I can't control what my kids do every minute of every day, so I
won't even try, and I'll blame
<schools/government/society/(fill-in-the-blank)> for it. Why would I
want to teach my kids the right way to <FITB> when I can instead whine
about how it's not my fault?"

Maybe that's not what you mean--but it sure the hell strikes me as
such. And if you REALLY think you have no control--check out the many
places where schools no longer have soft drink machines.


Nah, it just means I cannot control thier sugar/caffiene intake
entirely. We teach them by example, do all that other stuff, and give
them the freedom to make some choices. Hopefully they make the right
ones, but they won't always. IMO good parents give the kids some room
to do that. But I'm not so sure certain participants in the thread have
any such experience. ;-)

But thankfully, our school has implemented a 'healthy choices' program,
where the machines are gone along with the candy bar fundraisers and
several lunch options. Unfortunately, I don't see any smoked meat on
the menu.

-John O

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