Bandwagon: an idea or activity, especially in politics or business, that suddenly becomes very popular or fashionable, so that a lot of people want to be involved in it.—MacMillian Dictionary
Have you ever wanted something because everyone else had it? Did you get it? Was it as good as your hoped? Please write 2-3 sentences telling me what happened below.
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Today, we learned how companies try to sell stuff to you that you may, or may not, need. What have you learned about advertising and marketing to kids? Send a two sentence comment. After you are done, do the activities below:
Many of those athletic shoes being sold to kids are made by kids, in really nasty factories called sweat shops. Learn about this as you play a game at SIM*SWEATSHOP
Do some of the other activities at Don’t Buy It | PBS KIDS GO!