Why are companies allowed to market unhealthy sugary cereals to children?

Question

Cocoa Puffs, Frosted Flakes, etc... This does nothing for the development of their concentration skills learning ability

Answer 1

For the same reason tobacco companies can sell tobacco products to adults. It is called free enterprise.

I don't agree with but I I would not change it, It is not the companies responsibility to watch a child's diet it. It is the parents.

Answer 2

Because unhealthy food is usually tasty and healthy food isn't. Children ask their parents so much to buy this cereals because of the things they watch on TV, and the silly parents buy it!!!The companies sell a lot of unhealthy cereals and earn much money doing that, that's the reason they "can't" stop selling the cereals.They are allowed do market unhealthy sugary cereals to children the same way companies are allowed to market cigarettes to adults! They won't stop marketing all the unhealthy things in the world just because they are unhealthy.

Answer 3

It's not the kids who buy the groceries, it's the parents. It's part of parenting to be firm and disciplined. It's the parent who is supposed to have the necessary knowledge to make proper decisions and explain to their children the whys and wherefores. Lazy parents will have undisciplined children.

Answer 4

It's a shame, I know exactly what you mean, but if a household won't buy it, the companies can't make money.

Answer 5

Interesting reading at this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_cereal

Answer 6

because children have parents who can, at least in theory, say "no" on occassion.

Answer 7

because is cheaper