Public Comment

Children who consume too much sugar in any form will become obese and can even become diabetic at a young age. I have noticed that those children who eat a lot of candy and cakes generally complain about nasal congestion. We educators can help young parents learn about healthy diets for their children and themselves. We can also teach them about the addictive nature of high sugar consumption. 

I know that in some childcare centers and schools, the young are given candy as an incentive to modify their behavior. I don't understand how educators can sacrifice the long-term well being of the child for a little obedience in the short run. 

I know that Head Start is careful to protect children from unhealthy food. But many agencies are more careless. One lady told me a story of how her young daughter was abused by an educator during a class hour who offered her candy as a reward for letting him feel her body. 

Let us strive to make sure that our children develop healthy food habits from a very young age. Please don't lure young minds with candy. Let the children under our care enjoy a healthy life span.