Quote by Diane Abbott

When fast food is not a treat but a dietary staple, the children surf the internet all day in dark corners of the room and are bombarded with latest gadgets. Things replace parental standards.

When fast food is not a treat but a dietary staple, the chil

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This quote suggests that when fast food becomes a regular part of a child's diet and technology dominates their lives, negative consequences ensue. It highlights how these habits can lead children to spend excessive time online, often in seclusion, while being heavily influenced by consumerism and the constant influx of new gadgets. Consequently, this influx can erode the importance of parental guidance and traditional values, as material possessions take precedence.

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By Diane Abbott

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