[Batrachian]

Where do you even begin with a story like this? Parents that can't say no to their kids begging toy makers to stop advertising. A woman that would sell herself to buy her kid a toy. I halfway believe this story was made up. It's pathetic, and a sorry testimonial about our society.

[Tublecane]

These stories better stop soon. The Republican won’t be in office for long. In the meantime, stop your whining, MSM. We may be in a recession, but we’ve still got more toys than we know what to do with.

[ari-freedom]

the real problem? weak parents that spoil their kids and give in to every demand. Banning commercials won’t make a difference.

[LibFreeOrDie]

Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood

What's the matter with wimpy parents these days? I grew up watching ads for toys on TV, and I wasn't traumatized by a commercial-filled childhood. Back then, parents controlled the TV and could say NO without feeling guilty.

[Jeremiah2]

Yes, our children should instead get gemutchleikeit by serving die furher Obama!

[JimSEA]

In the Obama Nation, surely these parents can be helped by a wide ranging ban on Capitalistic Advertising. Along with toys we must ban all advertising for unhealthy food and drink. Cheerios are disgusting and such sugar laden cereals can be banned outright. No Booze ads anywhere, no ads using religious backgrounds (ie. Christmas trees). In fact, just make everything Public Television. Those commercial channels are surely sending the wrong message. It's for the children, you know.

[Taggart_D]

Parents that can't say no to their kids begging toy makers to stop advertising.

Parents need to be parents and turn off the stupid TV and start interacting with their children if the advertisments are sooooo terrible.

I also suspect this as a false story.

[Gabz]

Mom Ping.........

[VRWC For Truth]

Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood

aka Campaign for Socialism

[LongElegantLegs]

you are placing parents like me in the unenviable position of having to tell our children that we can't afford the toys you promote.

Psht, that's my kid's favorite excuse! The other one is "That toy is the ugliest, most obnoxious piece of crap I've ever seen, and I wouldn't bring it home if you traded your leg for it."
They seem to have survived thus far...

[LibFreeOrDie]

Old TV commercials for toys:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dZe_cmZNDA&feature=related

[OCC]

Time for some more "Just say no" public announcement ads, this time aimed at adults.

[Reeses]

Parents that can't say no to their kids begging toy makers to stop advertising.

They don't have a problem saying no. What they have a problem with is the Joneses up the street buying toys for their kids. They want to go into the Joneses living room and mandate to them what toys are equal and fair to buy. Oh, and that global warming big screen TV the Joneses just bought has got to go.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

The message: Please, in these days of economic angst, cut back on marketing your products directly to our children.

No. It is a two letter word signifying a refusal. Parents should learn to use it.