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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Either don't go or bring extra food and look at the expense as an investment in your friendship.[/quote]

This.

Traveling with others is hard. You really need to know people and feel comfortable discussing these issues beforehand.

“Suzy, I’m bringing doughnuts and pop tarts for my kids and fancy cheese and wine for myself. Recognizing that your kids might want some, should we just plan a joint menu and split costs? That way, we’ll make sure we have enough food and we won’t have to deal with any tears when I refuse to share my wine and cheese with you.”

The reality is you and your friends likely have very different approaches to parenting. You might bring plenty of yummy food, while your friends bring a limited number of food their kids seemingly hate. There will be issues unless you address at the outset.

When we travel with friends and family (which we’ve done domestically and internationally), we basically adopt a team mentality. All parents pitch in to help all kids (even if they aren’t your kid); all food is fair game, so we bring plenty. [b]We also agree that any weirdo health freak parenting nonsense won’t apply during vacation. Nobody wants to listen to your poor kid pitch a fit because you won’t let him eat ice cream or drink juice like the other kids. [/b][/quote]

I'd like to know what you weigh.  [/quote]

I know parents like you. I’ve seen your kids double fist chips and cookies at parties because they aren’t allowed to eat them at home. I listened to moms like you wonder why their daughters have eating disorders.

Eating some fun food while on vacation doesn’t promote obesity. Forbidding treats and making a big deal about sugar and calories absolutely promotes eating disorders and body image issues. 
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As long as we're playing this game, I know parents like you.  Kids wolfing down Ho-hos and donuts and potato chips without a care in the world.  Never really eating vegetables.  Growing up into fat teens and adults who cry that they have a weight problem and have no clue what to do about it.

You letting your kids eat utter garbage is absolutely setting them up for a decreased quality of life and a myriad of health issues.  But enjoy your Oreos as you waddle around the campsite[/quote]

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