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Parents let their kids eat trash?
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Seriously who has time to give a crap about other peoples fat kids eating garbage.
Tell your kids NO...oh emm geeee the word no exists! Explain to them what being overweight is and why we can't eat McDonalds whenever we want. Oh and salad is a meal. Feed it to your kids. I feed my 10 month old salad as a snack and we have also let her taste fries.0 -
Seriously who has time to give a crap about other peoples fat kids eating garbage.
Tell your kids NO...oh emm geeee the word no exists! Explain to them what being overweight is and why we can't eat McDonalds whenever we want. Oh and salad is a meal. Feed it to your kids. I feed my 10 month old salad as a snack and we have also let her taste fries.
Thanks for the great advice.
I'll make sure to write that down.0 -
Let me sum up the thread.
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ADHD is a neurological condition which is genetic, it's not caused by food. Some kids may have reactions to certain foods that makes them hyperactive temporarily but it's not the same thing.
My kids are healthy, eat a healthy diet and my oldest daughter has dyslexia and inattentive ADHD. She inherited them from me, because they're genetic. And she's well behaved, although certain aspects of her behaviour and learning need to be managed a little differently to other children. But you wouldn't know that she had ADHD If you met her and I didn't tell you.
This^^^ My son is 7 has ADHD/ODD (which he inherited from me), he is also sensitive to textures....there are some things that blow my mind that he won't eat that kids should love (oatmeal, ice cream, beans, corn) but then he does like mushrooms, broccoli etc. He can be a terror sometimes but it has happened several times where when we go out random people have stopped by our table and told us how well behaved he and his twin sister is.0 -
Let me sum up the thread.
Perfection.
I need wading boots to carefully walk through the *kitten* of this thread. But, its been interesting reading....please...continue0 -
Because they're irresponsible, lazy, awful parents and it's easier to cave in and get your kid chicken nuggets than to listen to the whining that follows if you order something healthier for them instead. Duh.0
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My grandson had a SERIOUS aversion to fruits and veggies because of the textures for a long time. If we made him take a bite he would gag and scrape his tongue with his fingers. He has finally gotten to where he will eat apples, canned peaches and mandarin oranges in water, and he likes carrots and sweet potatoes. We still try to get him to eat other foods, but sometimes they DON'T LIKE these foods. You can't starve them, so sometimes you have to let them eat whatever it is that they will eat. Some children will only eat 2-3 foods. As they grow older, they grow out of it sometimes, but you HAVE to feed them, so sometimes you just have to let them eat what they want. I wouldn't worry about what others do. When you have kids, you will find out.0
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This^^^ My son is 7 has ADHD/ODD (which he inherited from me), he is also sensitive to textures....there are some things that blow my mind that he won't eat that kids should love (oatmeal, ice cream, beans, corn) but then he does like mushrooms, broccoli etc. He can be a terror sometimes but it has happened several times where when we go out random people have stopped by our table and told us how well behaved he and his twin sister is.
Um. There IS a genetic component to ADD/ADHD (if you have it, your kids are likely to have it) but there have also been many research studies that indicate that it's closely related to a *kitten* diet, caffeine and processed, artificial junk food. So...genetics can't take full blame. Sorry.0 -
Because they're irresponsible, lazy, awful parents and it's easier to cave in and get your kid chicken nuggets than to listen to the whining that follows if you order something healthier for them instead. Duh.
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As someone whose parents allowed me to eat junk as a child : don't. Teach your children healthy eating habits young and stick to it.0
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As someone whose parents allowed me to eat junk as a child : don't. Teach your children healthy eating habits young and stick to it.
What about teaching them about healthy eating and moderation.
This started by someone asking why kids can eat "junk food" at a restaurant and has somehow morphed to parents who's kids eat junk at restaurants MUST feed them the same thing at home then...0 -
its too bad MFP doesn't have the ability to neg someone
my daughters are almost 3 and 2. I had a doctor tell me to let them eat whatever they want. They're not going to become 80 lb fatties overnight.
Kids are picky. They're also growing.0 -
FWIW most people don't eat out all of the time.
I get to go out to dinner like twice a month and when I do, I go out to chill out. A restaurant to me is an exception to my daily routine and habits, it's not the rule. The same goes for my kids.
My wife and I spend ~all week~ trying to get these kids to eat something healthy and not have it be a fight every time. For the most part they do, and both of our children are athletic and very healthy. They don;t like soda or fruit punch or any of that stuff. They get meals and snacks after dinner that are moderate. I like to thing we have influenced those choices but it hasn't been easy.
When we go out my son (8) orders Mac&Cheese and will ask for broccoli, and my daughter (11) typically wants a steak and salad. Both of those choices are fine with me.
If one night my son wanted to order some fried chicken or something greasy like that (or a giant ice cream after dinner), I'd say go for it. Going out it supposed to be a treat after all...
Franly, all of "you people" judging us for what we feed our kids are the same d-bags judging us for how they behave at a restaurant. You don't know wtf you're talking about and we should all stop trying to explain anything to to you. Go back to sucking on a seaweed smoothy or whatever it is that you do when you are not worried about me.
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Well I'm glad all of the parents in this thread are doing a good job feeding their children but it's obviously a problem by the number of threads I see each week from people who need help drinking WATER. FFS, if that's not a basic life skill you should learn as a child I don't know what is.0
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FWIW most people don't eat out all of the time.
I get to go out to dinner like twice a month and when I do, I go out to chill out. A restaurant to me is an exception to my daily routine and habits, it's not the rule. The same goes for my kids.
My wife and I spend ~all week~ trying to get these kids to eat something healthy and not have it be a fight every time. For the most part they do, and both of our children are athletic and very healthy. They don;t like soda or fruit punch or any of that stuff. They get meals and snacks after dinner that are moderate. I like to thing we have influenced those choices but it hasn't been easy.
When we go out my son (8) orders Mac&Cheese and will ask for broccoli, and my daughter (11) typically wants a steak and salad. Both of those choices are fine with me.
If one night my son wanted to order some fried chicken or something greasy like that (or a giant ice cream after dinner), I'd say go for it. Going out it supposed to be a treat after all...
Franly, all of "you people" judging us for what we feed our kids are the same d-bags judging us for how they behave at a restaurant. You don't know wtf you're talking about and we should all stop trying to explain anything to to you. Go back to sucking on a seaweed smoothy or whatever it is that you do when you are not worried about me.
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Um. There IS a genetic component to ADD/ADHD (if you have it, your kids are likely to have it) but there have also been many research studies that indicate that it's closely related to a *kitten* diet, caffeine and processed, artificial junk food. So...genetics can't take full blame. Sorry.
So even though my kids rarely have junk food, rarely have soda and when they do its sprite (or similar)and we rarely eat out...thats what causes my son to have ADHD everyday? And there are quite a few studies, doctors, and parents with first had experience that have actually found that giving their ADHD kids high caffiene drinks like mountian dew, DP, and coffee that actually HELP the symptoms improve as opposed to giving their kids stimulant meds....
When my son was diagnosed I tried the diet approach to treatment. Which is nearly impossible unless your kid is with you 24/7...but it only improved his behavior about 5%...I noticed a very small change. So diet has some affect but it is not surley the main cause to the majority of children with this disorder...and btw both my kids are slim and could both stand to gain a few lbs :flowerforyou:0 -
So you make harsh judgements because you see them one time?
We eat super healthy at home.
We rarely eat at a fast food restaurant.
But if I did, you might see my child with a batch of fries and soda and nothing else.
Why order an expensive meal they are too distracted to eat???0 -
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Let me sum up the thread.
Spot on. On an unrelated note, I need more sarcastic Wonka in my life.0 -
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Amen. The last paragraph is my favorite. None of us need to continue justifying what, why, or how we feed our kids. All that should matter is they are loved, cared for, and healthy.0 -
I agree with you. My daughter, while still young, doesn't like chicken nuggets and most other 'kid' foods. She will eat a grilled chicken wrap and apples if we go to McDonald's. She is the only one at her daycare that eats the veggies and fruit and turns down the goldfish crackers. She is used to eating those things at home so that's what she likes. Sure we give her ice cream, etc sometimes but not all kids want the fatty foods unless they are exposed to it.
Yeah, the whole concept of "kid food" is what's weird. Food is food. Some food is good, some food is crap. I think both parents and kids have been brainwashed by big processed-food companies on this one... there is no "kid food" that children are suppose to eat or want to eat, what a bunch of BS. The problem is what is considered "normal"; as if it's "normal" for kids to eat/want junkfood, and somehow unnatural for kids to want/eat healthier foods. Says a lot about our culture, I think!0 -
Well I'm glad all of the parents in this thread are doing a good job feeding their children but it's obviously a problem by the number of threads I see each week from people who need help drinking WATER. FFS, if that's not a basic life skill you should learn as a child I don't know what is.
THIS.
Again, I'm not singling out individuals, calm down dramaqueens. But it's sad what this sort of thing says about our culture, no?0 -
My kids eat really healthy and they also get to have a treat once in a while
Yes... they have eaten McDonald's.... yes, I know it's pretty gross.... Really it's just a once in a while or with the grandparents sort of thing. Usually when at a Christmas party or birthday my kids will be the ones who peel off the frosting and go for seconds on the veggie tray. So I'd say I'm doing a pretty good job 0 -
First, I would think you would be asking why so many restaurants have limited children's menus. Second, I let my children order what they are going to eat. I'm not going to waste my money ordering them food they won't eat. Third, maybe the dinner you see them eating is a splurge.
My children love their french fries. They also love salads and veggies. When they were young you probably would have thought I was a terrible mother for allowing the oldest to have cake or ice cream for dessert while the youngest got tomatoes. It's what they ordered on their own.
Don't make assumptions when you're on the outside looking in.0 -
I would like to go to whatever restaurant that you go to and see where all the super glorious kids foods are?
Look at the 'kids' menu. Whatchya see? Cool colors, lots of hoopla, and fried food. Or cheese on it all. In other words, its food that kids like. (WHA!????)
I have EARNED my right to enjoy my dinner out. If I have kids with, I will give them whatever the hell crap they want so I can enjoy my own food. Semi-peacefully.
I am also quite sure that every other person in that restaurant is secretly rejoicing the fact that my children are not screaming that they do NOT want to eat the broccoli on their plate, since it isn't there!
I lost my magic wand to make my children behave the way that OTHER people want.
They act like kids, plain and simple.
Keep your judgement of my children, and how I raise them, to yourself.
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Yeah, the whole concept of "kid food" is what's weird. Food is food. Some food is good, some food is crap. I think both parents and kids have been brainwashed by big processed-food companies on this one... there is no "kid food" that children are suppose to eat or want to eat, what a bunch of BS. The problem is what is considered "normal"; as if it's "normal" for kids to eat/want junkfood, and somehow unnatural for kids to want/eat healthier foods. Says a lot about our culture, I think!
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I'm a mom and a former fat kid (still fat, just not a kid anymore) and I don't want my daughter to go through what I want through. So, I am trying to lead by example. I don't deny her of anything but I encourage to eat lots of natural whole foods. My daughter has never been a soda/kool aid drinker, her drink of choice is water....but then again so is mine. I take her out for Rita's occassionally, or out to dinner. Here lately, I try to eat leaner meals when I eat out, like the under 500 meals at Longhorn. I try to stay away from fast food because I have a food addiction and fast food can make me spiral downwardly, quickly. So, I sum this up as, if you are a parent and eat well, it will rub off on your child.0
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Why are so many people connecting "skinny", "thin", "thin as a rail" with "healthy." I don't understand how:
not obese = healthy
No, I don't have kids. Yes, I understand all the reasons mentioned previously for why parents might order less-than-healthy options for their kids at a restaurant. That's not what bothers me. The number of comments saying "my kids are skinny" as if that somehow means they're healthy. Or that they're in the XX percentile. I realize that means they're at a healthy weight/size, but not that necessarily that they are healthy.0
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