I can’t believe there are parents out there who feel the need to pander so much to their child’s whims that they would happily compromise by giving the kid candy so they’ll agree to take the medicine. That’s like saying, “You’re grounded, go to your room. You can still play your xbox.”

I understand the parent’s desire to medicate their child (though don’t always agree it’s required), but that totally reinforces the child’s perception that the universe revolves around what makes them happy, and that difficult things will be made easier for them. I know it’s just one little thing, but it’s so pervasive.

And seriously? Sugar? Who gives a sick kid sugar? Don’t they want their kid to feel *better*? Don’t they know sugar is not good for people? I know people love their sweets, but surely everyone knows it’s bad by now? Is it such a hard leap to think sugar should be eliminated during a time when their kid is trying to get well?

Sorry to rant a bit, this just really irritates me. The more sick & obese kids I see, the angrier I get about how everyone is practically poisoned from birth and never know any better. I get mad when my mom tells me what junk she bought for my younger siblings, especially when she plays it as “They’re young, their metabolism is high!” In ten years they’ll be 25, eating habits firmly in place, metabolism slowing. This candy coated medicine is just one more thing to add to the list of way people hurt their kids, usually without even being aware of it.