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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, I hide food from the kids. Asking them does not work. It just leads to long, angry talks. What actually works best I have found is not eating the item in question myself. I just told DDs that the end of summer means [b]no more ice cream or cookies or candy in the house. I will not buy it for them or myself, there will be no need for the discussions or rationing[/b]. They are unhappy but we are all healthier.[/quote]

Yikes.  That's pretty harsh.  Ice cream, cookies and candy are not inherently bad.  Unfortunately I think your approach means you are raising kids with disordered thinking about food.[/quote]

It is very harsh. My kids inherited the binge gene from me. I am 5'6 and have remained 115-125 lbs most of my life, but will demolish any bag of quinoa chips or can of Pringles within reach. My kids cannot eat a few cookies or pieces of candy. I have tried moderation throughout the year but teen DD devours everything like another PP's son does. As a result, during the school year I do not buy juice, soda, pastries, donuts, candy, cookies, potato chips, pudding or ice cream -- anything with processed sugar other than yogurt or jam -- for our family. During four weeks in summer (including family trip), everyone can have sweets, as on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and birthdays.[/quote]

I understand this and can sympathize.  What do you think will happen when they go to college and can buy whatever they please to eat?  How did you handle it at that age?[/quote]

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