Comments on: Our family’s boycott list

By: Kylie

Kylie — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:35:39 +0000

Stevia is a bit too expensive for me. I use raw honey on everything and if it won’t blend, I won’t use any sweetener at all. Above all, I stay away from anything that has any artificial sweeteners in it. Here’s a page that I think would be good to share here: http://www.mercola.com/Downloads/bonus/aspartame/report.aspx

Also I avoid anything that has to do with Disney too ;)

By: Cameron Kelly

Cameron Kelly — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:53:26 +0000

Chicken Pox can cause massive scarring of the skin that may not clear, that’s bad’,:

By: Luke

Luke — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:20:28 +0000

I’m not the vaccination expert in the family, but I do know a little… and logic, too! :)

First of all, I’d like to say that it is up to the drug industry to prove that there is *no connection*, rather than asking people to prove that there is a connection. This is especially true for vaccines when you consider some facts: Vaccines have in the past been proven to have and taken off the market due to major negative effects; obviously, the “no proof” argument does not consider *future* proofs. Keep in mind that for a long time, the cigarette companies claimed there was “no proof of a link between cigarettes and cancer”! Also, statistics show a definite link between vaccines and SIDS and autism; among the non-vaccinated, both SIDS and autism are nearly (possibly completely) non-existent.

I don’t understand why you would use Chicken Pox as an example of a “very important” vaccine. I had chicken pox. My wife had chicken pox (and shingles). It’s just something everyone goes through at some point. If I were to argue against dangerous diseases, I would pick Whooping Cough or Tetanus as my examples; however, the vaccines for both (or at least tetanus?) still contain mercury, and both can still trigger autism.

Most people who expose their children to TV are usually not around to explain things in proper context. Due to the harmful nature of US broadcast TV being an improper context, even if trustworthy adults were around, they would be at odds with the TV’s supplied context. Exposure to the evils of reality are better suited, IMO, to a classroom setting where the goal is to explain why they are wrong.

By: Annonymous

Annonymous — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:50:37 +0000

This is an interesting list and I imagine you have done research into your positions. The only section of which greatly concerns me is your stance regarding vaccinations. While some do contain mercury and may lead to possible side-effects, there are no proven connections between the vaccinations and autism or other severe health problems.

Also, some vaccinations, such as Chicken Pox, are very important and can result in more deadly forms if contracted later in life. From your statement regarding their exposure to germs, I’m assuming you are going to have them home schooled or some similar program that minimizes their exposure to others.

I can completely understand your not wanting to watch TV, especially with today’s shows and what is discussed on the news. However, while protecting one’s innocence, especially a child’s, is a thoughtful and worthwhile cause, they will be exposed to the realities of the world at some point and it is better that they are exposed with their parents around to explain what is happening in the proper context than being left to interpret the world through a highly restrictive lens.

By: Luke

Luke — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:05:50 +0000

BTW, research (which we have done) is a lot more than just blindly listening to what a bunch of self-proclaimed “experts” say.

By: Luke

Luke — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:56:31 +0000

SIDS prevention is easy: don’t vaccinate. It is safe to keep children in the same bed if it is of sufficient size and all the people are healthy.

By: annoymous

annoymous — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:18:38 +0000

If you have done any research on SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) prevention it specifically states NOT to share a bed with the baby. Also, not to lay them on couches, fluffy blankets or to have stuffed animals in the crib, so obviously all sleeping in one bed is VERY dangerous for your baby.

By: Corinne

Corinne — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 01:17:17 +0000

Hi Tyler,
Thanks for the comment.
Some examples of music without a defining beat are Jim Wilson’s “My First Christmas With You” which is mostly piano music; most if not all Gregorian music; slow songs like “Breathe” (Martina McBride?), and many other mostly or all vocal or instrumental music without significant percussion.
I don’t have any books or websites to tell you what is wrong with music with a defining beat, so I can’t answer that in a moral sense. Luke is right in that it usually hurts my head, and I don’t want to expose our children to most of it. (think rap and the other music that cars boom, heavy metal, etc.)
I hope all is well with you, Emily, and your child.

By: Luke

Luke — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:27:04 +0000

I think what she means is “percussion hurts my head” :)

By: Tyler

Tyler — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:10:39 +0000

The majority of this list I understand completely and there are good justifications listed for the boycotted items.

The main item I don’t understand is “Music with a defining beat.”

The first thing I don’t get is:
What are some examples of music without a defining beat.

The second thing:
Whats wrong with it?

Interested in your response.