Appropriate snacks for soccer 6 year olds?

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Anonymous wrote:Why can't vegetarians eat rice crispy treats?

They are made with melted butter.

i thought it was because of the gelatin (or maybe gelatin, I can't remember) in the marshmallows.

It is the gelatin. Butter is fine for a vegetarian.

Those are some mighty discriminating 6 year olds to know all the ins and outs of ingredients! Or maybe its an all kosher team that can't mix the gelatin with the butter?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why can't vegetarians eat rice crispy treats?

They are made with melted butter.

i thought it was because of the gelatin (or maybe gelatin, I can't remember) in the marshmallows.

It is the gelatin. Butter is fine for a vegetarian.

Those are some mighty discriminating 6 year olds to know all the ins and outs of ingredients! Or maybe its an all kosher team that can't mix the gelatin with the butter?

As a parent you teach your kids what is ok to eat or not. My child knows to ask when unsure and if they are not comfortable with the answer do not eat it. Most people know marshmallows are made of gelatin and what gelatin is. Its just like anything else you don't want you child to eat - you teach them.

[Anonymous]

If you don't want your kid to eat a snack that someone has donated, just say no thank you. The kid will not melt, even if he has allergies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you don't want your kid to eat a snack that someone has donated, just say no thank you. The kid will not melt, even if he has allergies.

Maybe. But cupcakes are hard to replicate at a soccer game. It's one thing to have to avoid the temptation at a birthday party. But at an athletic event that occurs weekly?

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Anonymous wrote:Besides, I don't think you can reasonably expect a soccer group to accommodate your vegetarian/vegan/low carb diet choices.

Right. Everyone knows professional soccer players only eat cupcakes.

Ones made with meat, apparently.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you don't want your kid to eat a snack that someone has donated, just say no thank you. The kid will not melt, even if he has allergies.

Maybe. But cupcakes are hard to replicate at a soccer game. It's one thing to have to avoid the temptation at a birthday party. But at an athletic event that occurs weekly?

That's your issue to deal with, not the person donating the snack.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you don't want your kid to eat a snack that someone has donated, just say no thank you. The kid will not melt, even if he has allergies.

Maybe. But cupcakes are hard to replicate at a soccer game. It's one thing to have to avoid the temptation at a birthday party. But at an athletic event that occurs weekly?

That's your issue to deal with, not the person donating the snack.

Not really. There's a social contract involved in being part of a group. Otherwise it's a race to the bottom. I'd also be pissed if she passed out switchblades or cigarettes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A butt load of clementines and some water.

Although I still don't understand why small children need a snack break because they are running around for 45 minutes. They are 6 yera olds. They could run around for hours happily without being fed. Pretty sure it's just a way to make helicopter moms feel important. And the rest of us feel annoyed.

+1

Eating, everything is about eating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you don't want your kid to eat a snack that someone has donated, just say no thank you. The kid will not melt, even if he has allergies.

We do say no thank you. I just hate the expectation we take our rotation when no one considers food allergies or common sense when bringing their snacks. I bring our own snacks, drinks or we eat at home or out afterward.

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Anonymous wrote:If you don't want your kid to eat a snack that someone has donated, just say no thank you. The kid will not melt, even if he has allergies.

We do say no thank you. I just hate the expectation we take our rotation when no one considers food allergies or common sense when bringing their snacks. I bring our own snacks, drinks or we eat at home or out afterward.

And really how could they. On this one team there are apparently kids with wheat, food dye, dairy, fruit, and gelatin allergies or aversions. And at least one full out vegan 6 year old. It would almost be impossible to find a snack they all could eat. Iceberg lettuce maybe?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A butt load of clementines and some water.

Although I still don't understand why small children need a snack break because they are running around for 45 minutes. They are 6 yera olds. They could run around for hours happily without being fed. Pretty sure it's just a way to make helicopter moms feel important. And the rest of us feel annoyed.

I agree they do not need a snack. But for reluctant players such as my son, it helps to end with a snack.

One thing I have learned is that whatever you bring, the kids will take one of each. So if you bring pretzels, goldfish, and granola bars, thinking you are giving them options, most kids will take one of each. So I bring two at most. Fruit or veggies as the second when possible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A butt load of clementines and some water.

Although I still don't understand why small children need a snack break because they are running around for 45 minutes. They are 6 yera olds. They could run around for hours happily without being fed. Pretty sure it's just a way to make helicopter moms feel important. And the rest of us feel annoyed.

+1

Eating, everything is about eating.

One more thing for moms to worry about -- feeding other people's kids at games. Stop the eating!

[Anonymous]

Freeze the tubes of yogurt. They'd be a nice cool treat by the time the kids would be eating them.
Banana muffins, cheese strings, apple slices. I do agree they'd be fine not having a snack at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A butt load of clementines and some water.

Although I still don't understand why small children need a snack break because they are running around for 45 minutes. They are 6 yera olds. They could run around for hours happily without being fed. Pretty sure it's just a way to make helicopter moms feel important. And the rest of us feel annoyed.

+1

Eating, everything is about eating.

One more thing for moms to worry about -- feeding other people's kids at games. Stop the eating!

+3

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:If you don't want your kid to eat a snack that someone has donated, just say no thank you. The kid will not melt, even if he has allergies.

Maybe. But cupcakes are hard to replicate at a soccer game. It's one thing to have to avoid the temptation at a birthday party. But at an athletic event that occurs weekly?

That's your issue to deal with, not the person donating the snack.

Not really. There's a social contract involved in being part of a group. Otherwise it's a race to the bottom. I'd also be pissed if she passed out switchblades or cigarettes.

Looks like many people aren't recognizing this 'social contract'. Can't have a 'contract' if the other party doesn't agree.

What's up with puttying cupcakes in the same category as switchblades and cigarettes? Seriously? Have you ever really listened to yourself?

BTW - my DD is planning the decorations for the cupcakes we're bringing on Saturday. Looks like neon food coloring may be one of her choices! But, I always leave at least 2 cupcakes unfrosted. Not because parents don't approve of neon but because some kids don't like frosting. I'm just considerate that way.