Some people say that advertisement targeting children may have negative effects on them, and suggest banning such advertisement as a solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

It is an irrefutable fact that companies use different strategies to increase their sales.

Although

adults can distinguish misleading

commercials

,

children

cannot.

Therefore

, a segment of society believes that ads, aimed at the younger generation should be banned. I totally agree with

this

opinion. To commence, some companies produce food targeting

children

such

as chocolates, snacks and drinks. Generally, these products are harmful because they are rich in salt, fat and sugar. Regular consumption of high-fat snacks and sugary drinks can nurture unhealthy eating habits or cause child obesity.

For instance

,

children

eating hamburgers, drinking Coca Cola, soon or later will have health issues. Adding

further

, companies use celebrities or cartoon characters to incite the younger ones to purchase the goods. The younger

children

can be easily exposed to

commercials

and pester their

parents

asking to buy toys or food with their favourite characters even if they do not really need them.

This

in turn may lead to consumerism and make

children

more materialistic. The younger generation does not know the value of money and cannot differentiate well.

Subsequently

,

children

may ask their

parents

to buy expensive toys or some electronic devices they saw in adverts.

For example

,

commercials

may be a root cause of conflicts between

children

and their

parents

. To conclude, having discussed the argument, I personally feel that

commercials

targeting

children

may cause grievous consequences on the younger ones and their relationship with their

parents

.

Thus

, the government should strictly control the ads or even ban them.