by Dr. Lisa Firestone 2014

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Court Rejects New York City's Portion Cap for Sugary Drinks" by Dr. Lisa Firestone.

In 2014, Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York, designed a proposal known as the soda ban that would put limits on the size of sugary drinks. The proposal was favored among health advocates, including the Board of Health, who argued that sugary drinks were linked to rising obesity rates and healthcare costs.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Justice, Freedom & Equality as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"Which is more important: freedom or security?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this opinion article at home:
    • What was "Court Rejects New York City's Portion Cap for Sugary Drinks" about?
    • What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
  • Watch Would a Soda Ban Help? at home with your child.