Russian Deputy Vitaly Milonov defended children's preference for…
Russian Deputy Vitaly Milonov defended children's preference for eating jelly candies in the shape of worms, asserting that such forms do not negatively affect child psychology and criticizing a statement by the Ministry of Education that deemed these preferences inadequate from a psychoneurological standpoint.
Consensus
- Vitaly Milonov expressed support for children eating jelly candies in the shape of worms.
- Milonov disagreed with the Russian Ministry of Education's assessment that children's preference for candy shapes resembling worms, blood, or feces is psychoneurologically inadequate.
- Milonov stated he personally enjoys worm-shaped jelly candies.
- Milonov emphasized that candy form should not be restricted and that excessive consumption should be avoided due to high sugar content.
Points of divergence
- Milonov claimed he has never seen jelly candies in the shape of feces, but acknowledged various shapes like worms and caterpillars are acceptable. — riamo
- Milonov stated that children should be allowed to eat marzipan-shaped candies including spiders and other whimsical forms, adding 'let's not touch our jelly worms.' — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Milov admits his love for gummy worms — РИАМО
- Milonov defends children who enjoy worm-shaped jelly candies — Вести
- Mizulina Criticizes Ministry of Education Statement on Jellyworms — Вести
Key entities
- Vitaliy Milonov
- Moscow
- Russia
- State Duma
- Ministry of Education
- Ekaterina Mizrulina
- League of Safe Internet
- Gazeta.ru
- says Gazeta.ru
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