I wouldn't use the term "lazy" to describe these foods. Yes, they provide a shortcut to everyday hassles...but on the flip side, partially prepared foods save time especially for big meals. For instance, my mom prepares a whole Thanksgiving meal for one side of my family. She uses pre-prepared stuffing mix, pre-cut frozen green beans and a pre-cooked ham (my family likes it better than turkey) just to name a few....and even with extra time, she STILL ends up cooking all day. And what about the single mom who works 40 hours a week while keeping up with a hectic life full of kids? Shouldn't she be able to use partially prepared foods rather than stopping at the local fast food restaurant without criticism?
While I agree that children need to be educated about what they're eating and what actually makes up the food they're eating, that knowledge can be taught. In fact, it's 100% cheaper to teach a child something rather than spending the extra cash on buying something fresh (rather than pre-packaged) at the supermarket.
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