Kids Eating Sabotaged by Grandparents

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I guess I'll just let it go. Grandparents ask to watch the kids, we don't need them to babysit. They are in aftercare. The kids really enjoy spending time with them. My parents are deceased so I should be thankful that they have loving grandparents.

I disagree. If DH can't stomach the talk, you need to. Blame it on your pediatrician. Tell them flat out that continuing the regular visits requires healthy snacks. Tell her you don't want your kids to have a lifelong struggle with weight issues and bad eating habits.

Or just cut back on the visits to once or twice a month.

This advice is much more likely to create weight issues and eating hangups than just relaxing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Not the OP, but no. I hate the idea that anyone's role is to spoil kids, or be the disciplinarian, etc. My kids grandparents role is to be two more people in their lives who are stable and responsible and love them and give them a biological tie to their family, etc. It's not to giggle behind my back while sneaking them cookies.

Could not agree more! This drives me nuts!! GPs should respect the wishes of the PARENTS!

You all must be parents of very young children (babies, toddlers, preschoolers).

This is not the hill to die on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Isn't that the point of grandparents?

Not the OP, but no. I hate the idea that anyone's role is to spoil kids, or be the disciplinarian, etc. My kids grandparents role is to be two more people in their lives who are stable and responsible and love them and give them a biological tie to their family, etc. It's not to giggle behind my back while sneaking them cookies.[/quote-]

Children also need fun people and this is what grandparents are for. So what, if they get a cookie or ice cream. Really do hope your Children have fun grandparents because you do not sound like any fun at all.

[Anonymous]

There are no free lunches and no free child care.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Isn't that the point of grandparents?

Not the OP, but no. I hate the idea that anyone's role is to spoil kids, or be the disciplinarian, etc. My kids grandparents role is to be two more people in their lives who are stable and responsible and love them and give them a biological tie to their family, etc. It's not to giggle behind my back while sneaking them cookies.

Remove the stick and you will find more joy in life.

If joy comes from junk food, that's a recipe for obesity. That's a psychological problem.