We all grew up with Scholastic. They are really thought of as educational.

It's irresponsible of George Lucas to OK the marketing around this PG-13 movie to young children, ... Consuming Kids: The Hostile Takeover of Childhood.

Kids know that school is supposed to be good for them, ... So they think whatever a school endorses is also good for them.

For over thirty years, public health advocates have urged companies to stop marketing junk food to children. Even as rates of childhood obesity have soared, neither Viacom nor Kellogg has listened. We can no longer stand by as our children's health is sacrificed for corporate profits.

For over 30 years, public health advocates have urged companies to stop marketing junk food to children. Even as rates of childhood obesity have soared, neither Viacom nor Kellogg has listened.

If marketing to children affects their food choices, then it's time to stop marketing to them.

This is not free money. It's buying advertising. The school is selling advertising. They are selling the hearts and minds of children.

We can no longer stand by while our children's health is sacrificed for corporate profits.