Truth About Wal-Mart Back to School Lists

[pstokely]

http://kelbycarr.com/truth-about-wal-mart-back-to-school-lists/

[goddess40]

1. Made up lists - why am I not surprised

It's disgusting but it's right in line with the nonexistent ethics employed by places like Walmart.

Snippet from the article:
"Weren’t we a little surprised to learn afterwards that Wal-Mart invented those lists. Not only were we a bit surprised to learn they did not, in fact, base the lists on anything remotely suggested by the school. Wal-Mart, in fact, put items on the list that are BANNED from being brought to school.

Our daughter’s school said Wal-Mart makes up those lists on their own, and a number of items (such as crayons) are on a list from the school. A list of items parents are specifically told not to have their child bring to school. Seriously?"

[cynatnite]

2. This wasn't the case for us...

The Walmart list and school list are completely identical. There is no difference between the two. When I picked up my son's packet from school it had the same exact list as what is at Walmart. Also, they sell the same exact things in a bundle at the school for low income families. There is no difference.