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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]16 year DD is lucky in the sense that she is genetically thin and likely will always be. She is also in a very active sport. My concern is not calories but sugar/carbs WRT her teeth. She has been very cavity prone thus far in life. Dentist says the main culprits for her are likely goldfish, cereal, and sugary/acidic drinks like lemonade, coffees and starbucks refreshers. He admits that its not fair and some kids can have these things without getting cavities. Trying to get her to limit these things or make better choices always results in an argument I don't enjoy having. She gets down every time a dental appt is coming up as she likely will have a cavity that needs filling.

Trying to find where the line is between helicopter and lazy parent here. I'd love to drop the rope but I worry she isn't thinking long term. She is generally/mostly a great, responsible kid with good grades and internal motivation. What is my responsibility here, DCUM?[/quote]

I wouldn't police a 16yo at all. I don't really even police my 14yo except to make sure he gets protein at every meal.

The fact you have mentioned thinnness more than once makes me think you have other concerns than teeth.[/quote]

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