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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]It’s also setting an example to the other children at the table, the importance of eating healthy first & desert last.[/b] Children watch and learn from each other and the teacher is considering the whole classroom is her direction.

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Except this is the exact opposite of what children should learn. It is teaching that the other food is less rewarding and delicious, and the cookie is the "reward" for getting through the bad stuff.

This is what happens when teachers don't stay in their lane. Tell her you've consulted with a dietician and you do not want her policing any amount or order in which your child eats her lunch. Less work for her, and less harmful to everyone.[/quote]

Yes this is one reason why I would address it. Teaching desert should be last as some kind of reward  is actually the exact opposite of what evidence based research shows is best for children to develop healthy eating habits.

I disagree that it adds to the burden of the teacher - less policing = less burden.

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