There was a time when our mothers only gave us soft drinks and colas on an occasion. When we came in from hard play outside (another element of our upbringing that's all but disappeared), we had milk... water... or Koolaid if lucky.
Read this brief article linked below from http://www.eXtension.org/ about the negatives of soft drinks replacing more wholesome beverages for children. Then, think about what you could do as a parent relative to improving the beverages your children drink. As well, consider how much activity your kids get in comparison to what play time was like in your childhood. Now, tell me why you are waiting for the school to do what you need to be doing?
Should Children Drink Diet Drinks? - eXtension
