Fight Brewing Over Gender Specific Kids Meal Toys
Michigan lawmakers are now fighting to eliminate gender-specified toys in a kid’s meal. State representatives would like for restaurants to start offering the customer a choice of toy instead of…
MIAMI BEACH, FL – JULY 18: Jeff Baughman unwraps his Double Quarterpounder with cheese and a Super Fries and a Super Coke on July 18, 2002 at a McDonalds in Miami Beach, Florida. The health effects of an American diet of super-sized fast foods are becoming apparent as increasing numbers of children and adults are being treated for obesity. Studies seem to point to the fact that many overweight children and adults get a large portion of their calories by consuming too many sodas and sweetened juices and beverages. Sweetened drinks + “super-sized” meals + the convenience of fast food + a decrease in physical activity = a recipe for obesity. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Michigan lawmakers are now fighting to eliminate gender-specified toys in a kid's meal. State representatives would like for restaurants to start offering the customer a choice of toy instead of asking is the toy for a "boy" or "girl." The resolution states that some Michigan establishments have stopped the practice, but many in the state still use the method. Do you have an issue with being asked if the toy is for a "boy" or "girl?" Do you think asking what toy you would like is better?
