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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This obsession of always having a snack ready, packing snacks wherever you go, or making a special stop for a snack, is way out of control.

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+1. And meetings, practices or activities must have snacks. After 45 minutes everyone needs to eat??[/quote]

I agree with all this, especially for little kids. But OP said her kid is a lanky tween boy. I think all bets are off. I haven't experienced a growing to teen boy in my house yet, but I remember my brothers eating. Maybe some moms who have been through teen boys can chime in. I think it's good for him to figure out when he is full, and not impose our "over 40 dieting mom appetites and portions" on a growing teen. [b]Does everyone remember the thread about the mom of teens who never had leftovers?[/b] [/quote]

The advice given to her was to feed them more.  So why is it okay for this mom to leave her kid hungry?

OP, it's fine to have him wait about ten minutes before taking more food.  But you dishing out what you think is a fair portion for a growing teen?  No.. he's learning nothing.  Being a little hungry between meals is okay.  However, you shouldn't still be hungry when the meal is finished.  More like comfortably full.  Gnawing hunger?  That isn't usually considered an okay thing.

He may end up overeating as an adult because you've controlled so much now.  [/quote]

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