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[quote=Anonymous]Parent of teens as well- healthy eaters but they enjoy treats too. I agree with those saying it is an opportunity to talk with kids about families do things different ways and have different things. I think including kids on snack options- like you’ve said before- make some muffins, crackers, healthier processed items over the really unhealthy ones- goes a long way and isn’t depriving your kids. It’s totally fine.

I also agree that you can control what you send for food and have in your own home; you can’t control what others offer. We would hav our kids eat veggies and fruit, for ex, before a bday party so they had some vitamins :) Go to the party, they do what they do and come home. Nothing wrong with saying that night if they ask for dessert, that treats and sweets were earlier that day- but fruit is certainly an option. Make an all fruit sorbet, make your own fruit frozen popsicles- whatever.

All this to say- I think it works best long term if you model and practice healthy eating- stop when you are full, pre-load some veggies if headed to a party, have healthy options to pick from for snacks (to give independence), get kids involved in cooking or/and meal planning- yes even at that age, don’t cater meals 100 percent to the kids though- make a meal and that is what is the meal.  And step two, for balance, let them be kids- go to the parties and friends houses and let them eat. Also remember people eat different things - religious limits, vegetarian/vegan, allergies, etc. we don’t know why people do what they do, we need to make informed decisions for ourselves.

It is hard bc our culture has a lot of judgment about food (and have opinions on what other people choose to do) and too many people think the way to connect is through junk food.

You have have your family values and still participate in the fun/activities. But not sending in Oreos and Doritos so your kid’s snacks look like others is NOT a good idea- bc there are lots of ways to do life and we don’t just do what our friends do. [/quote]

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