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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We put it in a bowl on the counter and the kids had a free for all the first night. They'd have some more the second day and then it tapered off. I never had to make a strict policy. We taught our kids to self-regulate food in general pretty well.[/quote]

How did you do that? I think people say this but they don’t really know what it is like to have a sugar addiction/food addiction.  [/quote]

It was just our lifestyle and modeled behaviors as they were growing up, I guess. Teaching moderation from an early age. Involving them from a young age in meal planning and cooking. I don't know what the magic answer is really. We've always had healthier diets, but we also aren't strict. It's true though, none of us has ever struggled with weight, but we aren't naturally skinny either. And we do love food and eating too. Most people aren't born with a food addiction. While genetics do come into play, it's majorly a learned behavior.[/quote]

I feel you ought not be so smug.  The latest science discusses how much genetics come into play.  You may have kids who are not genetically predisposed to sugar addiction.  Other kids might be differently pre-disposed.  Good article below.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/110965186[/quote]

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