Why can't each player just bring their own snack??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If one parent is having a hissy fit about a snack, they are probably just a rude person or having a bad day or whatever. If multiple people are complaining, you should re-consider your snack. In most leagues, any kind of packaged crackers/chips/pretzel/granola bar kind of thing is perfectly acceptable. I have seen people have issues with things that aren't store-bought -- i.e. cut fruit or veggies - I'm guessing because they wonder if things were washed etc.

This is the first post that outlined what are generally considered "acceptable" snacks. As the child of immigrants I have to be honest and you guys might be pissed if I was the first parent on tap for snacks. I might mess around and bring some curried lentils or mashed corn snack and you guys would not be happy!!

as an immigrant i bring what others bring and try not to stick out like a sore thumb

[Anonymous]

I think a hardboiled egg would be an awesome snack. They are yum and also the protein keeps my hunger at bay a lot longer than pita chips or a bag of carrots, etc. PP, keep bringing the hardboiled egg. I'd be looking longingly over at it.

I'm not a fan of hardboiled eggs, and neither is my kid. We don't eat a lot of junk food, we just don't like hardboiled eggs. A string cheese, some fruit, a granola bar would be fine. This is why I think it is best for everyone to bring their own snack. Apart from issues of what is healthy, people have their own food preferences and there is no way to make everyone happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If one parent is having a hissy fit about a snack, they are probably just a rude person or having a bad day or whatever. If multiple people are complaining, you should re-consider your snack. In most leagues, any kind of packaged crackers/chips/pretzel/granola bar kind of thing is perfectly acceptable. I have seen people have issues with things that aren't store-bought -- i.e. cut fruit or veggies - I'm guessing because they wonder if things were washed etc.

This is the first post that outlined what are generally considered "acceptable" snacks. As the child of immigrants I have to be honest and you guys might be pissed if I was the first parent on tap for snacks. I might mess around and bring some curried lentils or mashed corn snack and you guys would not be happy!!

as an immigrant i bring what others bring and try not to stick out like a sore thumb

Yeah, that was my point. P.S. I wouldn't have actually brought curried lentils- that was a joke.

[Anonymous]

my kids happened to think 'snacks day' is a big deal as they get to choose snacks for their friends. part of the team sports experience, no?

[Anonymous]

Gahhhh!

I am a new team parent this season, and I have not seen or heard of any drama regarding the snack schedule... but the parents on my team seem like a pretty normal bunch.

But yeah, for the record, I really wish my kids did not have juice, donuts, chips, and cookies after every freaking soccer game. I let them have ONE snack and ONE juice box, because all their friends are doing it, and I don't want to be dragging my kid away. But really I wish we went back to the good old days of oranges and water.

And, I think you're kidding yourself if you don't think it matters to the obesity discussion. True, a bag of chips is not going to kill a healthy 8 year old who just played soccer for an hour. But I think long term you are developing kids' mentalities about snacks in general. If you feed them chips and cookies for snacks every soccer game when they are 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 -- what do you think they're going to reach for when they're 30?

And, since I'm ranting -- I had nothing to do with the birthday party policy at our school getting changed, but I APPLAUD it! My kid studies better and is a happier, nicer kid when he is not fed cupcakes in the middle of the morning.

Seriously, I've thought about bringing grapes for snack. I'd do it except I'm a wimp and I think A) the parents would think I was trying to make some sort of "statement"; and B) the kids probably wouldn't eat them.

[Anonymous]

I hate to tell you this, but parents were asked to bring snacks/drinks to my son's rec basketball league when he was a JUNIOR in high school. (He's now 21!). I couldn't even believe it, but all the other parents were signing up on the first day. Luckily, my son was very independent (working part time, packing his own lunch, doing his own laundry, etc.) and had a driver's license, so I gave him $ and he went to the grocery store and picked out snacks/drinks for his team. The best part was that the other parents couldn't believe he picked out the snacks/drinks for his team!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate to tell you this, but parents were asked to bring snacks/drinks to my son's rec basketball league when he was a JUNIOR in high school. (He's now 21!). I couldn't even believe it, but all the other parents were signing up on the first day. Luckily, my son was very independent (working part time, packing his own lunch, doing his own laundry, etc.) and had a driver's license, so I gave him $ and he went to the grocery store and picked out snacks/drinks for his team. The best part was that the other parents couldn't believe he picked out the snacks/drinks for his team!!!

Why was that the best part?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People would actually complain about this? I'm in a playgroup with a bunch of toddlers - who arguably would have weaker immune systems etc than older kids - and a few of the parents have brought cut-up fruit etc. We all loved it! Who in the world would be like DONT EAT THAT, IT MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN WASHED!?!?!? F'ing crazy parents.

Raises hand: I would because some people aren't as careful about cleanliness and food safety. For example, their house might be clean, kitcehn might be clean but they might not wash their hands before handling food or they will wash their hands and on the way to cutting the fruit have no problem petting their dog or cat etc... I just don't need the headaches of worrying about it.

I'm always reading about those little league teams and toddler birthday parties where everyone gets poisoned by dirty apples and dog hair. It's a national crisis. [/sarcasm]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gahhhh!

I am a new team parent this season, and I have not seen or heard of any drama regarding the snack schedule... but the parents on my team seem like a pretty normal bunch.

But yeah, for the record, I really wish my kids did not have juice, donuts, chips, and cookies after every freaking soccer game. I let them have ONE snack and ONE juice box, because all their friends are doing it, and I don't want to be dragging my kid away. But really I wish we went back to the good old days of oranges and water.

And, I think you're kidding yourself if you don't think it matters to the obesity discussion. True, a bag of chips is not going to kill a healthy 8 year old who just played soccer for an hour. But I think long term you are developing kids' mentalities about snacks in general. If you feed them chips and cookies for snacks every soccer game when they are 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 -- what do you think they're going to reach for when they're 30?

And, since I'm ranting -- I had nothing to do with the birthday party policy at our school getting changed, but I APPLAUD it! My kid studies better and is a happier, nicer kid when he is not fed cupcakes in the middle of the morning.

Seriously, I've thought about bringing grapes for snack. I'd do it except I'm a wimp and I think A) the parents would think I was trying to make some sort of "statement"; and B) the kids probably wouldn't eat them.

This is exactly how I feel. Yes, of course a kid can eat a bag of chips and not become obese. But, you're teaching a pretty strong lesson that chips are the 'snack of choice' after a soccer game. I'm with the PPs who would love to go back to oranges and water as a good snack. What is the benefit of giving all the kids cookies after every game?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gahhhh!

I am a new team parent this season, and I have not seen or heard of any drama regarding the snack schedule... but the parents on my team seem like a pretty normal bunch.

But yeah, for the record, I really wish my kids did not have juice, donuts, chips, and cookies after every freaking soccer game. I let them have ONE snack and ONE juice box, because all their friends are doing it, and I don't want to be dragging my kid away. But really I wish we went back to the good old days of oranges and water.

And, I think you're kidding yourself if you don't think it matters to the obesity discussion. True, a bag of chips is not going to kill a healthy 8 year old who just played soccer for an hour. But I think long term you are developing kids' mentalities about snacks in general. If you feed them chips and cookies for snacks every soccer game when they are 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 -- what do you think they're going to reach for when they're 30?

And, since I'm ranting -- I had nothing to do with the birthday party policy at our school getting changed, but I APPLAUD it! My kid studies better and is a happier, nicer kid when he is not fed cupcakes in the middle of the morning.

Seriously, I've thought about bringing grapes for snack. I'd do it except I'm a wimp and I think A) the parents would think I was trying to make some sort of "statement"; and B) the kids probably wouldn't eat them.

This is exactly how I feel. Yes, of course a kid can eat a bag of chips and not become obese. But, you're teaching a pretty strong lesson that chips are the 'snack of choice' after a soccer game. I'm with the PPs who would love to go back to oranges and water as a good snack. What is the benefit of giving all the kids cookies after every game?

I'm 09/15/2012 13:20 . I say just do it--go back to oranges/grapes/strawberries and water. Or herbal fruit flavored iced tea sweetened with a bit of honey (a surprising hit). I did it...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate to tell you this, but parents were asked to bring snacks/drinks to my son's rec basketball league when he was a JUNIOR in high school. (He's now 21!). I couldn't even believe it, but all the other parents were signing up on the first day. Luckily, my son was very independent (working part time, packing his own lunch, doing his own laundry, etc.) and had a driver's license, so I gave him $ and he went to the grocery store and picked out snacks/drinks for his team. The best part was that the other parents couldn't believe he picked out the snacks/drinks for his team!!!

Why was that the best part?

I wondered that too. She didn't say what he bright so should we be impressed or horrified?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate to tell you this, but parents were asked to bring snacks/drinks to my son's rec basketball league when he was a JUNIOR in high school. (He's now 21!). I couldn't even believe it, but all the other parents were signing up on the first day. Luckily, my son was very independent (working part time, packing his own lunch, doing his own laundry, etc.) and had a driver's license, so I gave him $ and he went to the grocery store and picked out snacks/drinks for his team. The best part was that the other parents couldn't believe he picked out the snacks/drinks for his team!!!

Why was that the best part?

I wondered that too. She didn't say what he bright so should we be impressed or horrified?

not that PP, but I think the point was that these aren't little kids, they're driving, self-sufficient, etc, yet all these helicopter parents were so shocked that a normal teenager could go out and buy some snacks and drinks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People would actually complain about this? I'm in a playgroup with a bunch of toddlers - who arguably would have weaker immune systems etc than older kids - and a few of the parents have brought cut-up fruit etc. We all loved it! Who in the world would be like DONT EAT THAT, IT MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN WASHED!?!?!? F'ing crazy parents.

Raises hand: I would because some people aren't as careful about cleanliness and food safety. For example, their house might be clean, kitcehn might be clean but they might not wash their hands before handling food or they will wash their hands and on the way to cutting the fruit have no problem petting their dog or cat etc... I just don't need the headaches of worrying about it.

I'm always reading about those little league teams and toddler birthday parties where everyone gets poisoned by dirty apples and dog hair. It's a national crisis. [/sarcasm]

Let me make it a bit more clear. Some people are just nasty and I don't someone who is nasty touching my food. I am not a germaphobe in general but some people are just, well, nasty. Will my child be "poisoned" no, of course not, she will be fine, but I still think it is nasty. Just like I didn't wipe the shopping card with wipes or put any cover on the shopping cart at the grocery store but I did discourage her from licking the shopping cart handle (which she seemed to enjoy for some reason). She lived but it was still gross.

Why you felt the need to add the word "sarcasm" is beyond me. It was clear that that was your attempt at sarcasm.

[Anonymous]

My daughter just started soccer. There are snacks at halftime and at the end of the game. For our first game, they had apple slices and watermelon. Everyone was fine with it - I think healthy snacks are fine to bring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Let me make it a bit more clear. Some people are just nasty and I don't someone who is nasty touching my food. I am not a germaphobe in general but some people are just, well, nasty. Will my child be "poisoned" no, of course not, she will be fine, but I still think it is nasty. Just like I didn't wipe the shopping card with wipes or put any cover on the shopping cart at the grocery store but I did discourage her from licking the shopping cart handle (which she seemed to enjoy for some reason). She lived but it was still gross.

Why you felt the need to add the word "sarcasm" is beyond me. It was clear that that was your attempt at sarcasm.

You're an elitist.