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Do you say no; to your child's 'hunger'
Topic Started: Aug 5 2010, 04:34 PM (291 Views)
Piano*Dad
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Are your children really hungry

I have to admit I often think about this in almost moral terms. Self-denial can be a source of strength. Looking at all the frankly fat children I see every time I venture into the public square, I often have to bite my tongue and repress the thoughts that flit across my brain ... like "don't you ever say no to that kid" as the sugar twizzles and soda bottles waddle along with their darling chubbies and chubbettes.
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brenda
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Our daughter makes pretty healthy food choices. We've been thoroughly enjoying the fresh peaches this summer. She even eats fresh veggies.

She also adores chocolate, and I let her have some. We seldom drink sugary sodas, so that's not an issue here.
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RosemaryTwo
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Fruits and vegetables are free game any time in our house. There is no junk food in the pantry. We get sugary desserts on the special occasion.
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LWpianistin
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I remember my parents saying 'no' to junk-food wants. Looking back, I'm glad they did. Of course we all had ice cream and soda as a treat sometimes, but not a lot. Same with fast food and pizza. Friday nights were pizza and movie night. After the movie, we'd maybe play a card game or 2.

I think I will be a similar type parent.
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We went over to the ice cream place after an outdoor concert in the park tonight and I realized I had absolutely no cash. We packed the three crying kids back in the car and drove home.

Guess what? After about three minutes the crying stopped and my 6yo (the oldest) asked if we could make pancakes in the morning. I told him absolutely and all three of them let out cheers of joy. We came home and they went right to bed.

Not so hard after all (although dad is the most disappointed :( ) I'm still thinking about a coffee milkshake...
Edited by Beacon Chris, Aug 5 2010, 05:39 PM.
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Piano*Dad
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Oooh, that reminds me, I need to grab a small wedge of bittersweet chocolate!

The problem, of course, is not that we indulge once in a while or in moderation, it's the constancy. Things that once were rare indulgences or special treats have become things our kids consume multiple times per day, whenever the mood strikes them.
Edited by Piano*Dad, Aug 5 2010, 05:52 PM.
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Children´s bodies grow so quickly. They have high metabolisms, and are usually pretty active. I don´t think saying no to a kid saying he´s hungry is a good idea.

Offer good food choices; if he´s really hungry he´ll take it. Like R2 said, fruits and veggies should be available anytime.
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An old pediatrician once gave me some sage advice...feed kids three times a day. Feed them balanced, nutritional diets...the same foods the parents should be eating. Don't worry if they don't eat, they won't starve to death before the next meal is laid on the table. A little hunger makes any food taste better.
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Riley
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Aug 5 2010, 06:02 PM
A little hunger makes any food taste better.
I find when I'm really hungry, I can't stomach the thought of eating foods I don't really like.

I also find when I try to cut back on snacking, I just eventually go on a 'snacking binge'.
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brenda
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Fruit pops FTW!! :)
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Keep in mind that I am also the mom who makes homemade pizza almost every Sunday night. It's our family tradition. Hubby and I tend to have veggies on ours, but daughter likes pepperoni.

We are also not afraid of ice cream and dairy products in general. Yogurt, cheese, milk, yep, we use all of 'em. Kiddos, especially teen girls, need the calcium and protein.
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LWpianistin
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Oh, yes. I remember I had to have at least one glass of chocolate milk with dinner. I disliked (and still do) drinking more than a sip or two of plain milk. I was always allowed access to fruits, raw veggies, and cheese as snacks. Also, a lot of the time it was 'if you don't like what's on the table, you don't eat' and 'if your eyes are bigger than your stomach, sit at the table until your plate is clean'.

My mom was most strict about the clean plate thing, as I did have that bad habit of taking too much.
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The problem, of course, is not that we indulge once in a while or in moderation, it's the constancy. Things that once were rare indulgences or special treats have become things our kids consume multiple times per day, whenever the mood strikes them.


I agree with that.

It disappoints me when my kid goes to a friend's house on a beautiful summer day and I pick him up to find them sitting in the basement, playing video games and eating whatever junk they want (cheese balls, etc.).

One parent told me recently it was "too hot" to play outside.

Really? It has been hot as heck here, yes, but my boys go outside (with sunscreen on) and when they get hot, they come in, get a drink, cool down, and head back out.

Another big part of the constant desserts and junk food is the sedentary lifestyles.
Edited by RosemaryTwo, Aug 6 2010, 04:12 AM.
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