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[quote=Anonymous]To me one of the things about this that makes it different is that it's food.

I'm someone who is very conscious of money.  I drive a 2008 car.  We live in a smaller house and my kids share bedrooms.  We don't buy expensive clothing, or take expensive vacations.

I grew up in a family with newer cars, and every kid had their own bedroom, and we shopped at places like Bloomingdales.  But my mother was consistently cheap about food.  Tiny portions of protein stretched with carbs.  Apples and bananas as the only fruits because they were cheapest.  Vegetables were always frozen, never fresh.  Koolaid instead of juice.  We also never got to make the decision for ourself about when to stop eating.  We got one plate of food.  No seconds.  The expectation was to clear the plate, but that wasn't an issue because we were always hungry.  All of us kids really struggled with food and weight as adults, which is not surprising if you look at the research.

That's not what I want for my kids.  I want to prioritize nutrition, enjoyment, and learning how to judge their own satiety.  If I'm at the grocery store, I'll select a cheaper brand.  I'll stock up on non-perishable food that's on sale.  A good price or a bad price might impact what produce I pick.  But I don't make the cheapest choice.  I expose my kids to a variety of fruits and vegetables, even if they aren't in season or on sale.  I put choices on the table, and let my kids figure out what they want to serve themselves.  My only request at home is that they serve themselves small portions, knowing they can go back for seconds or thirds or fourths, so that I can put away leftovers rather than wasting food.

In the context of fast food, this looks like choosing a healthier choice that I can afford (and I'd put Chipotle in that category) and then letting them choose from what's offered.   I'd worry more about food waste than about cost in that context.  I might suggest something like cutting a burrito in half and taking 1/2 home for lunch the next day, or ordering the kid's meal or 2 tacos instead of 3.  But I would let them order queso or guac.  [/quote]

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