What is your opinion on kids chewing gum?

I have never been a gum chewer - it has always made my jaws ache even when I was younger but there are times when gum chewing is a necessity. My middle daughter had to have braces as a child and she had to go have spacers put between her teeth first. When she did the orthodontist told us that she needed to chew gum as much as possible until she had to go back for the braces. I had quite a time with her teacher at school because she needed to chew gum in class. Like many of you though it irritates me no end if I step in gum carelessly thrown in the street.

I only have problem with them is stepping on it and hearing them pop it. I think its so rude when talking to some one and they are chewing and popping the gum personally I don't like to chew them.

I am am neutral about chewing gums, but people chewing gums in classroom or talking to some elderly is considered unmannerly. My teech gets so peeved when one of us are caught chewing, tis really banned in my school! lol, but I really don't care cause am not a gum addict...am not for nor against gums but I would definitely not want it stuck on my shoe or on my butt! lol

I actually dont have a problem with anyone chewing gum. Especially if it is the healthy variety (sugar free) which people chew nowadays. Chewing makes the jaw stronger so its all good.