…I want to get off.
The story actually gets interesting because the individual bringing the lawsuit is a “vegetable activist.” Meaning when she’s not suing McDonald’s over her inability to say “No” to her child, she’s busy telling everyone else what they should be eating. Obviously, telling people what to do is not the issue with this person.
Having taken the kids to each of the fast food restaurants, I can say that it isn’t exactly easy, believe it or not. Both kids are actually willing to sacrifice food quantity and remain hungry for the chance to get a toy in a happy meal. Both kids, given the opportunity, will actively campaign to go to a “restaurant that gives out toys.” Oh, and the Wife and I almost always force them to get apple or orange slices with the meal.
Which is why children don’t run things, and why any sane parent quickly builds a thick hide where their kid’s politicking is concerned. They will politic for whatever whim presents itself at the slightest provocation; and do so with a gusto that would make any rabid sports fan envious. Telling them “No” becomes easy with practice. If done enough, the kids eventually start to filter their desires themselves because they assume the answer- a plus for parental sanity. But a parent has to be willing to deny their little cherub its heart’s desire in the first place.
If this woman wants to teach anyone anything, she should start with her child and by telling her “No- you cannot have a Happy Meal.” It’s gotta be cheaper than the lawsuit, at least.