Children Quote by Erma Bombeck
“In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn't danced in television.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries..." by Erma Bombeck, 1974
She satirically notes that children only eat foods that have appeared on TV, highlighting media influence on kids' diets.
In simple terms: Kids want food they see on TV.
Limit screen influence on eating.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family meals
- media literacy
- school nutrition programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents counter TV food influence?
- What policies reduce food advertising to children?
Media can shape unhealthy habits.