Children Quote by Jonathan Coe
““Well, there'll be an outcry, of course, but then it'll die down and something else will come along for people to get annoyed about. The important thing is that we save ourselves a lot of money, and meanwhile a whole generation of children from working-class or low-income families will be eating nothing but crisps and chocolate every day. Which means, in the end, that they'll grow up physically weaker and mentally slower.' Dorothy raised an eyebrow at this assertion. 'Oh, yes,' he assured her. 'A diet high in sugars lead to retarded brain growth. Our chaps have proved it.' He smiled. 'As every general knows, the secret of winning any war is to demoralize the enemy'.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Rotters' Club by Jonathan Coe, 2001
Economic policies can disproportionately affect low‑income families, leading to poorer health and cognitive outcomes.
In simple terms: Poor diets from cheap food harm children’s development.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for healthier, affordable nutrition.
Themes
nutrition
economics
health
inequality
policy
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
advocacy
informative
When to use this quote
- school meals
- government budgeting
- community health programs
- parental guidance
Key Concepts
Public health
social justice
economic disparity
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to improve child nutrition cost‑effectively?
- How can societies balance budget constraints with health needs?
A Different Perspective
Policy changes may be resisted by powerful interests.
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