According to the film Consuming KidsLinks to an external site., children’s consumption levels are rising at an alarming rate. Respond to the discussion forum by answering the following questions: What impact will rampant consumerism have on children’s well-being and on society as a whole? Is there a reason for concern?  Do you agree that we have become a nation that places a lower priority on teaching our children how to thrive socially, intellectually, even spiritually, than on training them to consume? Explain why or why not. Finally, what are some ways that a less commercial childhood experience can be constructed?

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Consuming Kids Film – Click here to view.Links to an external site.

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