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LLT38

msalicia116 wrote: »

azulvioleta6 wrote: »

Why are you feeding your children junk food to begin with? Why establish a bad and unnecessary habit for them?

Do you have kids? Just curious, most harsh criticisms come from non-parents.

I am definitely not a fan of processed foods like boxed mac and cheese, sp.o's, I can't even think of the other American quick food crap we have, oh tater tots, fries, you get the picture. It's tasteless IMO, minus the vatt of salt most of that stuff is preserved with. I honestly think it numbs your palette. Once you quit consuming processed junk, you can't go back. It's too overwhelming and quickly your body will react with swelling, indigestion, etc.

As vehemently as I feel about most of the American diet, I'm a mother, and know my preference isn't everyone's preference. That moderation is key, that kids can break down your attitudes about a lot of things, and you become more flexible in ways you can't even imagine. It's a very complicated balance, which doesn't get any easier with elitist attitudes and judgements by other people, especially non-parents. If you're a mother, you should know better, if you're not, might want to take a moment to reflect on how imperfect you are.

OP, I make seperate meals. For some that's completely impractical. But like I said, I can't stomach the bland food my son prefers. I notice I pick at his food less if I have my own, and I like that he is more and more interested in my choices from the exposure. It works for us.

I don't understand how this became a parent vs non-parent debate. Since I became a parent, I've found non-parents to be understanding and kind. Judgemental parents, like you, are what creates an ugly environment for the other parents.

That's fabulous that you are against the American diet. I am sure you grow your own food and raise your own livestock. The rest of us deal with the world as it is and we try to teach our kids how to find balance and moderation in it.

msalicia116

LLT38 wrote: »

msalicia116 wrote: »

azulvioleta6 wrote: »

Why are you feeding your children junk food to begin with? Why establish a bad and unnecessary habit for them?

Do you have kids? Just curious, most harsh criticisms come from non-parents.

I am definitely not a fan of processed foods like boxed mac and cheese, sp.o's, I can't even think of the other American quick food crap we have, oh tater tots, fries, you get the picture. It's tasteless IMO, minus the vatt of salt most of that stuff is preserved with. I honestly think it numbs your palette. Once you quit consuming processed junk, you can't go back. It's too overwhelming and quickly your body will react with swelling, indigestion, etc.

As vehemently as I feel about most of the American diet, I'm a mother, and know my preference isn't everyone's preference. That moderation is key, that kids can break down your attitudes about a lot of things, and you become more flexible in ways you can't even imagine. It's a very complicated balance, which doesn't get any easier with elitist attitudes and judgements by other people, especially non-parents. If you're a mother, you should know better, if you're not, might want to take a moment to reflect on how imperfect you are.

OP, I make seperate meals. For some that's completely impractical. But like I said, I can't stomach the bland food my son prefers. I notice I pick at his food less if I have my own, and I like that he is more and more interested in my choices from the exposure. It works for us.

I don't understand how this became a parent vs non-parent debate. Since I became a parent, I've found non-parents to be understanding and kind. Judgemental parents, like you, are what creates an ugly environment for the other parents.

That's fabulous that you are against the American diet. I am sure you grow your own food and raise your own livestock. The rest of us deal with the world as it is and we try to teach our kids how to find balance and moderation in it.

What are you talking about? And my response was to the lady that actually judged you, not me. Show me WHERE I judged you. Did you even read a single thing I said? How far off base you are is bewildering, ridiculous, and kind of hilarious.

ldowdesw

Surely it's not the type of foods that's the issue here guys and gals, but being tempted by the leftovers. I cook separately and earlier for my children as they tell me they are ravenous when they come home from school, therefore the oven goes on at 4.20pm religiously. They eat what they enjoy, nothing fried, and they eat together and I sit with them with a large milky coffee laden with artificial sweetener to suppress my appetite. Hubby and I eat together much later once the children are in bed, this way I get to enjoy my food, all to myself, hot and without interruption ( mum I need a drink- wee- hug) . This is just works for me, regards to left overs, pizza crusts go to the birds, everything else usually eaten as I cook only enough for them, or straight in the bin. Good luck all. X