Surely we can’t remain being the essentail cog in this predatory machine.
January 26, 2012
A short post.
Question #7: Why are we allowing ‘consumption’ to be the most important life goal, being taught to our kids?
Not only do ALL people have power over consumerism – women in particular, hold a unique market – THE BIGGEST!
It’s time to put that power into action – for the sake of our children – our girls and boys – who are being moulded since birth.
Yes, we’ve always had the push to consume – but….the reach it has now is unparralleled to when we were younger – I mean, I was in my mid twenties when mobiles and things like hotmail, were just taking off. There’s NO comparison, so our parenting and guidance has be both more aware and present.
Read this:
http://jennifershewmaker.com/2012/01/23/media-and-children-its-not-all-about-the-parent/