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[quote=Anonymous]I think at age 10, you have to start thinking about how to let go of some of the control. In middle school, you essentially won’t have any. You have to hope that you have instilled enough good habits that she is getting good nutrition along with eating some junk.

I do still remind my middle schooler from time to time to eat some protein and fruit before she eats junk. The meals we prepare are healthy and we don’t keep soda in the house. But, I really cannot control what is happening at school. All these kids are sharing and trading food. They are eating junk when they stay after school for the basketball game, etc.

I also encourage social stuff that allows her to roam and learn independence. So, I’m fine with her walking on Fridays after school to an area where they can get bubble tea, etc. And I’m fine with her going to the mall to roam with a couple of other girls on Saturday where they eat at the food court and get Starbucks.

You have to start to value independence which includes making some bad choices. For example, we took some middle school girls to our beach house and apparently they all brought a ton of candy to share. One girl ate so much junk, she threw up. I honestly think all five of the girls learned a lesson that night about moderation.

If I was ok with my kid walking to the store to get a snack, I wouldn’t police the snack. I would give her a set amount of money to take. Frankly, I’m not sure what you even think would be that healthy at a CVS. But, in my case, at age 10, I would probably remind her to make sure she at both a fruit and a vegetable with dinner. But, assuming a small pack of Doritos (and not two party size bags), I would let this go.[/quote]

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