Its time to fight tooth decay!! Brush, Brush and Brush! It seems that in Massachusetts it has now become mandatory for preschoolers to brush their teeth during class and be educated on keeping teeth clean. One out of four kindergardeners in Massachusetts have dentel diseases but still parents are unsure about teachers taking over the role of the parent. "Let parents be parents" said one of them. They are applying a little bit of toothbrush so it is okay to swallow.
I think this is a great idea actually for it can have a positive impact. You see your peers doing it and its good for you. On the plus side, children's toothpaste tastes good! I understand the parents worries but in order to get kids into a good habit it should be a routine. Some parents just don't have the time to look after everything their kid does. "Did you brush your teeth?" "Yes Mom." Thats as much evidence a parent needs before they go on to the next task. (for some). I'm too sure about the spitting part though. There needs to be supervision over this at all times or it might end up spreading more germs than killing them!
Friday, January 29, 2010
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I agree with Lily. This is a good idea and can have many advantages. Many children can develop unhealthy habits when they're young so it is helpful to encourage children to brush their teeth at an early age.
We are a living example of this. ;) No offense to the people that diligently wake up early every morning to get in those minutes to brush completely.
Isn't it dangerous to swallow toothpaste? Even if it is only a little, over a school year the results could end disastrously. Then again, maybe children's toothpaste and regular toothpaste is made of different things?
Overall, this is a good thing! The earlier a positive influence/routine occurs, the more likely that the habit will continue towards adulthood
-Molly Cheng
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