The Consuming Kids Video

The Consuming Kids video was insightful. Ways I think marketing negatively affect a child’s behavior:
• It teaches them that physical activity/ exercise is not important (Leading to childhood obesity, hypertension, and diabetes).
• It also teaches children that spending is more important than saving
• Lastly, I think it teaches them how family time is not important, for example, less communication due to electronics and less time around the dinner table
The message I think that is been given to parents and children from commercials is that material things are important and contribute to family happiness. I think parents can educate their children about the importance of family time and about how true happiness is obtained in life. Teachers