Appropriate snacks for soccer 6 year olds?

[Anonymous]

I buy what my super picky child wants. He typically doesn't eat any of the snack options provided by other parents ( I pack our on snacks for after games), but he is excited to share his choice (usually cookies) on our turn to bring snack. So hate me if you want, but I am making my child happy, and I am sure your child will survive one junk food snack.

[Anonymous]

where do all of you crazy food-issue type parents lives?

I have 3 kids in upper NW DC and have attended approx 500 rec and now travel soccer games. My kids each have about 50 play dates per year and attend maybe 25 birthday parties per year each. That is a WHOLE LOT of snacks provided by me and others.
In all that time I've encountered about 2 families that have their kids on some sort of strict "no sugar, no preservatives, we only snack on organic celery from Whole Foods" diet.

The rest of us have long ago embraced the fact that our kids will have occasional Oreos, Cheetos and Pringles and have no issue with any of it.

[Anonymous]

Fun Dip & Mt Dew

[Anonymous]

What about pudding or jello cups? You could hand out those with some fruit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:where do all of you crazy food-issue type parents lives?

I have 3 kids in upper NW DC and have attended approx 500 rec and now travel soccer games. My kids each have about 50 play dates per year and attend maybe 25 birthday parties per year each. That is a WHOLE LOT of snacks provided by me and others.
In all that time I've encountered about 2 families that have their kids on some sort of strict "no sugar, no preservatives, we only snack on organic celery from Whole Foods" diet.

The rest of us have long ago embraced the fact that our kids will have occasional Oreos, Cheetos and Pringles and have no issue with any of it.

My guess is Takoma Park, Capitol Hill and Petworth.

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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.

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Eating, everything is about eating.

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they say the snacks are to build comraderie, but I find it detracts from it. The kids cluster around the snacks, grab at things, then split.
It'd be more natural for the parents just to hang around a little after the game, then the kids would too, and they'd start kicking the ball around or talking

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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.

Always? How often do you bring cupcakes to soccer games? Yeesh.

[Anonymous]

Our soccer team doesn't do snacks. Occasionally someone will bring juice boxes off the cuff. It is fine.

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Anonymous wrote:I buy what my super picky child wants. He typically doesn't eat any of the snack options provided by other parents ( I pack our on snacks for after games), but he is excited to share his choice (usually cookies) on our turn to bring snack. So hate me if you want, but I am making my child happy, and I am sure your child will survive one junk food snack.

Selfish. And a terrible "host." It's like inviting people to your house and serving only what you want to eat.

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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.

Always? How often do you bring cupcakes to soccer games? Yeesh.

Every time it's my turn to bring snack - I've got three kids so it's a lot of cupcakes.

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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.

Always? How often do you bring cupcakes to soccer games? Yeesh.

Every time it's my turn to bring snack - I've got three kids so it's a lot of cupcakes.

But why? Isn't the soccer part enough to entertain your kids? And you not only bring cupcakes but you have them decorate them? It's like you are trying to grab attention or something. It's a soccer game, not a birthday party.

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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.

Always? How often do you bring cupcakes to soccer games? Yeesh.

Every time it's my turn to bring snack - I've got three kids so it's a lot of cupcakes.

But why? Isn't the soccer part enough to entertain your kids? And you not only bring cupcakes but you have them decorate them? It's like you are trying to grab attention or something. It's a soccer game, not a birthday party.

Yep. I'm not seeing why cupcakes are easier or less expensive than something like goldfish or grapes. I would tear out my hair if I had to make cupcakes every time one of my 3 kids had to bring a snack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:where do all of you crazy food-issue type parents lives?

I have 3 kids in upper NW DC and have attended approx 500 rec and now travel soccer games. My kids each have about 50 play dates per year and attend maybe 25 birthday parties per year each. That is a WHOLE LOT of snacks provided by me and others.
In all that time I've encountered about 2 families that have their kids on some sort of strict "no sugar, no preservatives, we only snack on organic celery from Whole Foods" diet.

The rest of us have long ago embraced the fact that our kids will have occasional Oreos, Cheetos and Pringles and have no issue with any of it.

If it were really occasional, I wouldn't care. Honestly. But it feels like there is junk food at every kid event--as you say, there are a WHOLE LOT of snacks. My kids can go an hour or two without eating, and fruit is a totally acceptable snack choice. At a birthday party, I don't care--it's a party! But the rest of the time, it would be nice if the snacks were a little healthier.

[Anonymous]

Every time it's my turn to bring snack - I've got three kids so it's a lot of cupcakes.


But why? Isn't the soccer part enough to entertain your kids? And you not only bring cupcakes but you have them decorate them? It's like you are trying to grab attention or something. It's a soccer game, not a birthday party.


Yep. I'm not seeing why cupcakes are easier or less expensive than something like goldfish or grapes. I would tear out my hair if I had to make cupcakes every time one of my 3 kids had to bring a snack.

You think I make cupcakes because I want attention or something? I have NEVER seen a kid care who makes cupcakes, they just want the cupcake. Making cupcakes is so easy and quick - less than an hour from start to finish. My kids have done it so many times themselves, the only thing I really need to do is pour the batter in the pan. When cake mix and frosting is on sale, we stock up. Therefore, it costs @$3-4 for 24 decorated cupcakes. My kids have a blast decorating them and since no one cares if they're professional quality, I let them do what they want. I LOVE the colored frostings you can get now. Much easier than coloring white frosting yourself.

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Every time it's my turn to bring snack - I've got three kids so it's a lot of cupcakes.


But why? Isn't the soccer part enough to entertain your kids? And you not only bring cupcakes but you have them decorate them? It's like you are trying to grab attention or something. It's a soccer game, not a birthday party.


Yep. I'm not seeing why cupcakes are easier or less expensive than something like goldfish or grapes. I would tear out my hair if I had to make cupcakes every time one of my 3 kids had to bring a snack.

You think I make cupcakes because I want attention or something? I have NEVER seen a kid care who makes cupcakes, they just want the cupcake. Making cupcakes is so easy and quick - less than an hour from start to finish. My kids have done it so many times themselves, the only thing I really need to do is pour the batter in the pan. When cake mix and frosting is on sale, we stock up. Therefore, it costs @$3-4 for 24 decorated cupcakes. My kids have a blast decorating them and since no one cares if they're professional quality, I let them do what they want. I LOVE the colored frostings you can get now. Much easier than coloring white frosting yourself.

Okay; you sound completely insane.