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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, I'm definitely not. I'm very thin, though, so a lot of people assume I'm like that if I say even the mildest thing in terms of restricting certain foods. Like my kid's school gives them cupcakes every Friday for good behavior. [b]I am not against cupcakes, but don't love the fact that they get them every week[/b] or the fact that it's a reward (not into food punishments or rewards, food should be separate). But when I raised this with the PTA, several people looked at me and made comments that indicated that they think I'm starting myself and my kid. If they know what an almond mom is, some of them are definitely calling me that behind my back.

I'm just naturally thin. I eat a lot of baked goods. I just think store bought cupcakes with pure-sugar frosting EVERY Friday is maybe not sending the healthiest message to kids, especially not when linked with following rules and behavior expectations. Just have a cupcake if you want a cupcake, not as a reward for "being good." That's the disordered behavior but a lot of people don't recognize it because it's so engrained in our behavior.[/quote]

That's a lot of words about behavioralism but I am left unclear: do you or do you not think it's a problem to eat a cupcake every week? Do you think there is a meaningful difference between cupcakes made at home and those bought in the store? How do YOU make frosting that makes it something other than "pure-sugar" (and butter or other carrying medium)?[/quote]

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