I am very appalled...TOO!

MB_Positif
MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
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I just can't believe this, considering the other thread about the lady who couldn't believe that a young girl at her son's school had only candy and junk in her lunch.

My son just got home from school and he didn't eat his lunch which was leftover whole wheat pasta with ground turkey as well as an apple and some pretzels. Pretty balanced and very kid friendly. Well, apparently one of his friends made fun of his lunch saying, "How come you never get candy or Lunchables?" He was so upset he didn't eat. What should I do?
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  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Tell him to go back and and say "My mom gives me food like this because she didn't give up on me."
  • ryry_
    ryry_ Posts: 4,966 Member
    Watch Elf and follow Buddies recipe for leftover pasta.

    I believe it was spaghetti but I'm sure it still works.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Watch Elf and follow Buddies recipe for leftover pasta.

    I believe it was spaghetti but I'm sure it still works.

    Oh, that's a good idea. All kids like syrup!
  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
    Go find the kid that said it and punch him in his little *kitten* mouth.


    Or not.
  • homerjspartan
    homerjspartan Posts: 1,893 Member
    .....and now start the 12 threads that are knock-offs of the original.

    TyTy76 - I am appalled that my kid eats with Canadians

    Noob - I am appalled that I don't know how to spell appalled

    Waffle - I am appalled noob's appalled behavior

    Brainy Burro - I am appalled that my pizza isn't here yet.
  • RunWinterGarden
    RunWinterGarden Posts: 428 Member
    Tell him to man up.
  • aschroeder2749
    aschroeder2749 Posts: 172 Member
    I felt left out as a kid because I didn't have Lunchables too. But that's not a reason not to provide a well-rounded lunch. If this is supposed to "show up" the other thread, it doesn't. It's apples and oranges.

    I find nothing wrong with giving kids Lunchables, M&Ms, fruit snacks, etc. as treats. But you have to have protein in your lunch. And that poor girl's lunches were lacking on a daily basis.
  • Mobilemuscle
    Mobilemuscle Posts: 945 Member
    no pudding for him
  • SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
    SpeSHul_SnoflEHk Posts: 6,256 Member
    I just can't believe this, considering the other thread about the lady who couldn't believe that a young girl at her son's school had only candy and junk in her lunch.

    My son just got home from school and he didn't eat his lunch which was leftover whole wheat pasta with ground turkey as well as an apple and some pretzels. Pretty balanced and very kid friendly. Well, apparently one of his friends made fun of his lunch saying, "How come you never get candy or Lunchables?" He was so upset he didn't eat. What should I do?

    You're a horrible mother OP. There is no pure glucose for his brain to work You should feed him only twinkies and purple drink.
  • just_Jennie1
    just_Jennie1 Posts: 1,233
    The obvious answer is to sit him down and force feed him his lunch and if he refuses to eat it then have it out for him for every meal until it's nasty and rancid. Then you throw it out.

    Also, make sure he doesn't have any wire hangers in his closet.
  • SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
    SpeSHul_SnoflEHk Posts: 6,256 Member
    .....and now start the 12 threads that are knock-offs of the original.

    TyTy76 - I am appalled that my kid eats with Canadians

    Noob - I am appalled that I don't know how to spell appalled

    Waffle - I am appalled noob's appalled behavior

    Brainy Burro - I am appalled that my pizza isn't here yet.

    I would post in each of those threads.
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    .....and now start the 12 threads that are knock-offs of the original.

    TyTy76 - I am appalled that my kid eats with Canadians

    Noob - I am appalled that I don't know how to spell appalled

    Waffle - I am appalled noob's appalled behavior

    Brainy Burro - I am appalled that my pizza isn't here yet.

    sounds legit
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    .....and now start the 12 threads that are knock-offs of the original.

    TyTy76 - I am appalled that my kid eats with Canadians

    Noob - I am appalled that I don't know how to spell appalled

    Waffle - I am appalled noob's appalled behavior

    Brainy Burro - I am appalled that my pizza isn't here yet.

    QFT!
  • _Krys10_
    _Krys10_ Posts: 1,234 Member
    .....and now start the 12 threads that are knock-offs of the original.

    TyTy76 - I am appalled that my kid eats with Canadians

    Noob - I am appalled that I don't know how to spell appalled

    Waffle - I am appalled noob's appalled behavior

    Brainy Burro - I am appalled that my pizza isn't here yet.


    Yup
  • JustAboutDelicious_wechanged
    JustAboutDelicious_wechanged Posts: 2,486 Member
    .....and now start the 12 threads that are knock-offs of the original.

    TyTy76 - I am appalled that my kid eats with Canadians

    Noob - I am appalled that I don't know how to spell appalled

    Waffle - I am appalled noob's appalled behavior

    Brainy Burro - I am appalled that my pizza isn't here yet.

    Now I want pizza and waffles while eating with a Canadian while watching the national spelling bee. Damn you.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    .....and now start the 12 threads that are knock-offs of the original.

    TyTy76 - I am appalled that my kid eats with Canadians

    Noob - I am appalled that I don't know how to spell appalled

    Waffle - I am appalled noob's appalled behavior

    Brainy Burro - I am appalled that my pizza isn't here yet.

    Love.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    I felt left out as a kid because I didn't have Lunchables too. But that's not a reason not to provide a well-rounded lunch. If this is supposed to "show up" the other thread, it doesn't. It's apples and oranges.

    I find nothing wrong with giving kids Lunchables, M&Ms, fruit snacks, etc. as treats. But you have to have protein in your lunch. And that poor girl's lunches were lacking on a daily basis.

    I didn't get Lunchables either. I do put treats in my son's lunch sometimes. It just depends on what we have at the time.
  • SamMorBelsmom
    SamMorBelsmom Posts: 164 Member
    Go buy a lunchable, throw the contents out, and then refill if with your more nutritional items. Its all about the book cover...Just tell your son he can't throw it away. Stick to your guns and provide your son with the best of what you have to offer.
  • pinkledoodledoo
    pinkledoodledoo Posts: 290 Member
    OP you must teach your kid to be more of a wise *kitten* and say things like, "how come your parents don't love you enough to feed you real food?"
  • SamMorBelsmom
    SamMorBelsmom Posts: 164 Member
    OP you must teach your kid to be more of a wise *kitten* and say things like, "how come your parents don't love you enough to feed you real food?"

    and this! Love it!
  • LifeEternal
    LifeEternal Posts: 9 Member
    Thats merely the residuals from an excellent marketing campaign on junk food.

    Perhaps we can do some more promotion in the next commercial ad campaign on fruits, veggies and grains?

    Oh wait! there aren't any, or at least not as many as the baragement of commercials for cheetos, pringles, chocolate and all the things that when eaten in the place of proper fruits and vegetables can provide a less appetizing results.

    :O
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Go buy a lunchable, throw the contents out, and then refill if with your more nutritional items. Its all about the book cover...Just tell your son he can't throw it away. Stick to your guns and provide your son with the best of what you have to offer.

    Thanks! :flowerforyou:
  • faith_76
    faith_76 Posts: 199 Member
    Tell him you want him to be strong and healthy.
  • jonnyman41
    jonnyman41 Posts: 1,032 Member
    why not give a mix of popular plus healthy in the lunch box. When little my kids would get salads, wholemeal sandwiches etc, home made jelly with fruit bits in there (not bad on the unhealthy scales but still cool for school) and then small snacks such as triangle cheese/a chocolate biscuit etc. I think moderation is key and then they have a healthy relationship with all foods. That way you take away the excitement of banned/bad foods but kids also learn about a little bit of what you fancy is ok too
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    OP you must teach your kid to be more of a wise *kitten* and say things like, "how come your parents don't love you enough to feed you real food?"

    I may or may not have told him that another kid's parents didn't care about his nutrition because they gave him PB&J every day. THEN my sweet son may or may not have reprimanded me for saying that because it wasn't nice.
  • aschroeder2749
    aschroeder2749 Posts: 172 Member
    Also, kids like novelty. Maybe try cutting sandwiches and fruits into cool shapes? You can find all sorts of kid-friendly lunch ideas on the internet that's just healthy food in disguise. My oldest thinks its so cool when something boring is suddenly transformed into something unique.
  • rednose83
    rednose83 Posts: 20 Member
    Kids really want to fit in. Find a grocery store like Whole Foods or whatever and find a healthier version of a lunchable or whatever. Get some of those fun size Halloween candies and drop one in their lunch each day. I'm sure you can find a version of Lunchable with whole grain crackers or whatever.
  • jennyrebekka
    jennyrebekka Posts: 626 Member
    Go find the kid that said it and punch him in his little *kitten* mouth.


    Or not.

    Teacher of the Year! this literally made my day
  • pinkledoodledoo
    pinkledoodledoo Posts: 290 Member
    OP you must teach your kid to be more of a wise *kitten* and say things like, "how come your parents don't love you enough to feed you real food?"

    I may or may not have told him that another kid's parents didn't care about his nutrition because they gave him PB&J every day. THEN my sweet son may or may not have reprimanded me for saying that because it wasn't nice.

    Hate to say it but your son was right. That's not very nice. My Mom gave me PBJ or bologna & ketchup every day for like 3 years in elementary school because it's what she could afford. (I refused to eat bologna or ketchup for years afterward :laugh:) But it's good that your kid's not mean spirited. Kudos to him. I probably would have thought the same thing you did about those parents though, oddly enough.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    OP you must teach your kid to be more of a wise *kitten* and say things like, "how come your parents don't love you enough to feed you real food?"

    I may or may not have told him that another kid's parents didn't care about his nutrition because they gave him PB&J every day. THEN my sweet son may or may not have reprimanded me for saying that because it wasn't nice.

    Hate to say it but your son was right. That's not very nice. My Mom gave me PBJ or bologna & ketchup every day for like 3 years in elementary school because it's what she could afford. (I refused to eat bologna or ketchup for years afterward :laugh:) But it's good that your kid's not mean spirited. Kudos to him. I probably would have thought the same thing you did about those parents though, oddly enough.

    After he reprimanded me I explained that I didn't mean it like that and that it was better to have a little more variety to get proper nutrition! :bigsmile:

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