Ice-cream in middle school cafeteria

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Anonymous wrote:If you don’t want your kid to have ice cream, pack lunch and don’t fund a school lunch account if your kid won’t follow your rules.

Not a solution at all, unfortunately. Kids share food and provide for friends all the time. They also trade for food.

There are kids who only eat ice cream and chips for lunch almost daily and nothing else.

You will always have the problem of food sharing and eliminating ice cream won’t eliminate your kid from getting junk. It will just be candy and chips and baked goods.

Like I said, if your child won’t listen to your directives about junk food, the single only thing you can control is whether she buys it. I mean, basically OP wants to solve her parenting problem by eliminating ice cream for all and it’s so ridiculous to think it would matter one single little bit since junk food is everywhere and freely accessible beyond the lunch line.

Yes, 20% of children in America are obese (not just overweight) so let’s throw our hands up in the air. Jesus Christ. We have to start serving and eating REAL food to solve this public health crisis.

Are kids not eligible to get Ozempic? Maybe making them eligible if they're not would be an easier way to solve this problem?

No, currently Ozempic is not approved for those under age 18. There have been no tests on children under 18, so it is not approved for use.

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Anonymous wrote:Here’s how I know OP’s reaction is based on pure emotion and anxiety, not reason.

If you have this big a problem with tiny containers of low fat, fairly low sugar ice cream being available, you should be ready to call 911 over the availability of pizza, hamburgers, chicken tenders, peanut butter and jelly, chicken and waffles, and French toast sticks, Cinnamon rolls, and chicken biscuits.Some of those higher calorie entrees might actually make a kid gain too much weight if eaten every day.

The ice cream is not the problem.

Exactly. If I was concerned about my kid eating too much ice cream one conversation reminding them about moderation would solve this problem.

LOL- you think you solved the problem, they tell you yes and just sneak behind your back!

My kids don’t have to sneak ice cream or snacks because they aren’t forbidden. Therefore, they understand moderation. They also know I’m not going to track them down about a small portion of ice cream at lunch, particular if they are eating other well balance things with it. See how that works. Teach kids proper things from a young age, give them freedom to maneuver and make mistakes and great relationships.

+1. DP.

When my kids were young (like early ES), we used to restrict how many times per week, they could have desserts and sweets. It was never forbidden, but we just talked about having sweets and desserts only sometimes. They had choices about when during the week they wanted sweets. So, if we knew we woudl be going out for dinner, we would ask if they wanted to wait for the day we went out or if they wanted it tonight and things like that. They learned to pick and choose when to have sweets. By the time they got to upper elementary, we stopped doing that and they learned to self-regulate.

We also talk about a healthy life style and if they are going to have more sweets (like near Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, birthday), then we need to increase the physical activity. So, we talk about less screen time and more outdoor time if/when they are eating more desserts and sweets.

Rather than regulating for them, we teach them how to regulate for themselves. If you eat more junk, you need to exercise more. If you eat less junk, you can exercise less and do more sedentary things in your spare time. The whole, teach a man to fish theory.

[Anonymous]

There are too many poors in MCPS. Ice cream makes them attend school and it is the only bright spot in their miserable lives. Let them eat ice cream.

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Everyone needs extra glucose for energy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here’s how I know OP’s reaction is based on pure emotion and anxiety, not reason.

If you have this big a problem with tiny containers of low fat, fairly low sugar ice cream being available, you should be ready to call 911 over the availability of pizza, hamburgers, chicken tenders, peanut butter and jelly, chicken and waffles, and French toast sticks, Cinnamon rolls, and chicken biscuits.Some of those higher calorie entrees might actually make a kid gain too much weight if eaten every day.

The ice cream is not the problem.

Exactly. If I was concerned about my kid eating too much ice cream one conversation reminding them about moderation would solve this problem.

LOL- you think you solved the problem, they tell you yes and just sneak behind your back!

My kids don’t have to sneak ice cream or snacks because they aren’t forbidden. Therefore, they understand moderation. They also know I’m not going to track them down about a small portion of ice cream at lunch, particular if they are eating other well balance things with it. See how that works. Teach kids proper things from a young age, give them freedom to maneuver and make mistakes and great relationships.

+1. DP.

When my kids were young (like early ES), we used to restrict how many times per week, they could have desserts and sweets. It was never forbidden, but we just talked about having sweets and desserts only sometimes. They had choices about when during the week they wanted sweets. So, if we knew we woudl be going out for dinner, we would ask if they wanted to wait for the day we went out or if they wanted it tonight and things like that. They learned to pick and choose when to have sweets. By the time they got to upper elementary, we stopped doing that and they learned to self-regulate.

We also talk about a healthy life style and if they are going to have more sweets (like near Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, birthday), then we need to increase the physical activity. So, we talk about less screen time and more outdoor time if/when they are eating more desserts and sweets.

Rather than regulating for them, we teach them how to regulate for themselves. If you eat more junk, you need to exercise more. If you eat less junk, you can exercise less and do more sedentary things in your spare time. The whole, teach a man to fish theory.

That sounds really restrictive. IME if you let them eat what they want they learn to make good choices. Restricting sweets to only a couple times per week will make them crave it more and binge when you do give it to them.

[Anonymous]

Get off your fat ass and make your kid a healthy lunch

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Anonymous wrote:Teach your kid some self control. Just because your kid can’t control themselves doesn’t mean you get to dictate what others can do n

Let’s allow selling cigarettes and alcohol to kids. After all, not teaching them to recognize what is bad for them is shitty parenting. Just because your kid can’t control themselves doesn’t mean you get to dictate what others can do.

PS. Did you know sugar is more addictive than cocaine? Kids that are ‘hooked’ on sugar are likely to make unhealthy food choices.

Righhhht...and kids are fat because they are eating cheap low fat ice cream at school. That's got to be it for sure - and not the fast food eating/processed food dependent/takeout habits of their *parents*.

When are people going to learn personal responsibility? Your kids aren't addicted to because of the schools. Your kids aren't addicted to sugar because of the schools. You are the greatest influence of anyone - and if you eat healthy, whole foods and exercise - they are far less likely to get obese.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here’s how I know OP’s reaction is based on pure emotion and anxiety, not reason.

If you have this big a problem with tiny containers of low fat, fairly low sugar ice cream being available, you should be ready to call 911 over the availability of pizza, hamburgers, chicken tenders, peanut butter and jelly, chicken and waffles, and French toast sticks, Cinnamon rolls, and chicken biscuits.Some of those higher calorie entrees might actually make a kid gain too much weight if eaten every day.

The ice cream is not the problem.

Exactly. If I was concerned about my kid eating too much ice cream one conversation reminding them about moderation would solve this problem.

LOL- you think you solved the problem, they tell you yes and just sneak behind your back!

My kids don’t have to sneak ice cream or snacks because they aren’t forbidden. Therefore, they understand moderation. They also know I’m not going to track them down about a small portion of ice cream at lunch, particular if they are eating other well balance things with it. See how that works. Teach kids proper things from a young age, give them freedom to maneuver and make mistakes and great relationships.

+1. DP.

When my kids were young (like early ES), we used to restrict how many times per week, they could have desserts and sweets. It was never forbidden, but we just talked about having sweets and desserts only sometimes. They had choices about when during the week they wanted sweets. So, if we knew we woudl be going out for dinner, we would ask if they wanted to wait for the day we went out or if they wanted it tonight and things like that. They learned to pick and choose when to have sweets. By the time they got to upper elementary, we stopped doing that and they learned to self-regulate.

We also talk about a healthy life style and if they are going to have more sweets (like near Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, birthday), then we need to increase the physical activity. So, we talk about less screen time and more outdoor time if/when they are eating more desserts and sweets.

Rather than regulating for them, we teach them how to regulate for themselves. If you eat more junk, you need to exercise more. If you eat less junk, you can exercise less and do more sedentary things in your spare time. The whole, teach a man to fish theory.

That sounds really restrictive. IME if you let them eat what they want they learn to make good choices. Restricting sweets to only a couple times per week will make them crave it more and binge when you do give it to them.

You can postulate all you want, but our practice of talking to them about making choices accomplished what we wanted. The children are middle schoolers now and are probably 5 years past when we used to talk about choosing when to have desserts. They don't have a lot of sweets or desserts. They still have desserts and sweets like every other day at most and they are healthy weights and fit. Your suggestion hat restricting sweets would make them crave it could not be further from the truth. We talked about how often they had treats and sweets and included them in the choices. We taught them how to make healthy choices, not by restricting them from having them, but in choosing how often and when to have them.

They neither crave it more nor binge it. So your armchair psychological assessment is pretty wrong.

[Anonymous]

OP is the very definition of an almond mom. She should listen to some now adults who grew up in almond mom households.

[Anonymous]

Schools should just stop serving food. They do such a terrible job. And the kids in poverty of the most likely to be overweight, yet the school just piles on with more processed garbage food. Schools should keep selection heathy and minimal: white milk, cold cuts, cheese, peanut/sun butter on wheat, fresh fruits/vegtables. That’s it. Kids whose parents won’t/can’t send a lunch will have something to eat. Everyone that wants something else brings it from home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP is the very definition of an almond mom. She should listen to some now adults who grew up in almond mom households.

Yup that was me. Ironically my mom is on a restrictive diet and she's the same size as me who isn't on a restrictive diet but just enjoys exercise and eating balanced diet that includes some ice cream.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here’s how I know OP’s reaction is based on pure emotion and anxiety, not reason.

If you have this big a problem with tiny containers of low fat, fairly low sugar ice cream being available, you should be ready to call 911 over the availability of pizza, hamburgers, chicken tenders, peanut butter and jelly, chicken and waffles, and French toast sticks, Cinnamon rolls, and chicken biscuits.Some of those higher calorie entrees might actually make a kid gain too much weight if eaten every day.

The ice cream is not the problem.

Low fat low sugar ice cream is disgusting. If that is the kind of ice cream being served, that *is* a problem.

Leave it to MCPS to serve Equity Ice-Cream.

YES

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you don’t want your kid to have ice cream, pack lunch and don’t fund a school lunch account if your kid won’t follow your rules.

Yes, please. Leave it alone for everyone else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Schools should just stop serving food. They do such a terrible job. And the kids in poverty of the most likely to be overweight, yet the school just piles on with more processed garbage food. Schools should keep selection heathy and minimal: white milk, cold cuts, cheese, peanut/sun butter on wheat, fresh fruits/vegtables. That’s it. Kids whose parents won’t/can’t send a lunch will have something to eat. Everyone that wants something else brings it from home.

+1 million

The food in schools is a mess. Our HS has multiple vending machines and not a single one of them sells water. WTF?

I volunteer at our ES and the amount of food thrown away on a daily basis is staggering. SO MUCH WASTED food. It's disheartening and sad. Not sure how we got here. Wish they could figure out a better system than what is in place now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Schools should just stop serving food. They do such a terrible job. And the kids in poverty of the most likely to be overweight, yet the school just piles on with more processed garbage food. Schools should keep selection heathy and minimal: white milk, cold cuts, cheese, peanut/sun butter on wheat, fresh fruits/vegtables. That’s it. Kids whose parents won’t/can’t send a lunch will have something to eat. Everyone that wants something else brings it from home.

+1 million

The food in schools is a mess. Our HS has multiple vending machines and not a single one of them sells water. WTF?

I volunteer at our ES and the amount of food thrown away on a daily basis is staggering. SO MUCH WASTED food. It's disheartening and sad. Not sure how we got here. Wish they could figure out a better system than what is in place now.

Your school doesn't have water fountains?