AmiSight 1/16: From Happy Meals to High-End Rolls
- Ami Kassar
- 2 minutes ago
- 1 min read
Once upon a time, kids wanted pizza. Maybe chicken nuggets. Now? They want sushi. Expensive sushi.
A recent Wall Street Journal article by Chavie Lieber reveals how kids’ love for sushi is turning into a surprising budget drain for families. What starts as a harmless California roll quickly turns into weekly sushi nights with bills that can hit $100 or more. Kids love the flavors and the fun presentation. Parents, meanwhile, are wondering how raw fish became a childhood staple.
Sushi has officially gone mainstream for kids, showing up at birthday parties and family dinners alike. And while it’s definitely not cheap, many parents admit it’s worth it. The kids are eating, no one is complaining, and at least it’s not another beige meal.
