Anonymous
Post 11/14/2016 11:39     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
I don't actually think that a bowl of quinoa and yogurt sounds like all that much. Maybe the bowl was really big, as they sometimes are, but I don't get what OP wanted her to order instead. It sounds like she ordered healthy food and her order sounds totally normal to me.

I'm not a fan of wasting food, either, but it's better than eating food you actually aren't hungry for. If she ordered pancakes and bacon and a muffin, etc., then yeah, she's over ordering, but her order doesn't sound that bad.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2016 19:11     Subject: Re:Can I yell at my daughter for this?
This is crazy. All this drama over a little bit of lemonade and a little bit of yogurt and quinoa? OP, is it going to matter next week? A year from now? Ten years down the road? Maybe you should stop focusing on the nitpicking, and start focusing on the things that matter. Your daughter will grow up and move away. You'll be eating alone, and thinking that the lemonade and the quinoa really didn't matter. The moments that you have to spend with your daughter, that you can freeze in your memory, the laughter and the companionship.... that's what matters.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2016 16:14     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
Op, what did you want her to order? How old is she?
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2016 14:24     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
OP, we've all read your post, in its entirety, and we still think you are nuts and that you have a stick up your butt. Your daughter didn't order anything extra or too much. Her order actually seems very minimal. The only person with the issue is you. I feel sorry for your daughter, because you are going to give her a complex, and you're going to affect her relationship with food, which will have disastrous results. Get over it. Get over yourself. And stop being such a damn control freak.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2016 10:47     Subject: Re:Can I yell at my daughter for this?
OP, what were the items you suggested she order? Her order seemed pretty minimal. I would suggest you go with the water only route since that was probably about $3. I only every order water, usually do the same for my teen, but my husband almost always order a soft drink.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2016 09:03     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
OP, I am very sorry you are so poor, that could be the only explanation. Next time, instead of going out, try cooking at home with your DD, where you involve her and teach her how to cook, so that the left overs will be at home and eaten later. If you are so stressed out about a few dollars, it is better to chose and activity that won't stress your budget and ruin the time with your DD.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2016 08:11     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I get it OP bc my DD has done this for years. I finally had enough and now my policy is she orders one thing, eats it and if she is still hungry then she can order something else or we split something. She also will not eat leftovers.


Thanks. I think I'm going to institute this as well as reminding her of the "eyes are more hungry than the stomach" thing, and if more than one thing looks good, we can come back a second time and she can order the other thing - no need to get everything.

I'm honestly shocked at how nuts most people here think I am - but maybe they didn't fully read the initial post since so many told me to just get a box to go even though I said she doesn't eat the leftovers. It's hard to believe so many here are totally okay with wasting over half the food ordered, and wasting money on food uneaten.


Don't do that. I was a kid with a small appetite. Portions were enormous. Not my fault.

I am certainly not ok with wasting food. I often order an appetizer for my main, but the food is wasted whether you eat it or not.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2016 06:28     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
OP -- I don't think you're as crazy as everyone is making out, but you are a bit extreme. I would start by saying she can only order water. That's what I do with my DD because she never finishes (or comes close) w/ other drinks. As for the food, would splitting something with her help? That's what I do often so that she can have what she wants, but the food doesn't go to waste.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2016 02:28     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
You really don't get it do you OP? Even after all these pages of people telling you how wrong you are?

Your DD has no control over how much food the restaurant gives her. It's good she knows to stop when she is full. I feel so, so sad for your daughter. She was probably excited for a fun fancy brunch with mom, and instead is getting judged and potentially yelled at for doing nothing wrong. This is a great way to ruin your relationship with her before she even really hits the teen years.
Anonymous
Post 11/13/2016 01:52     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I get it OP bc my DD has done this for years. I finally had enough and now my policy is she orders one thing, eats it and if she is still hungry then she can order something else or we split something. She also will not eat leftovers.


Thanks. I think I'm going to institute this as well as reminding her of the "eyes are more hungry than the stomach" thing, and if more than one thing looks good, we can come back a second time and she can order the other thing - no need to get everything.

I'm honestly shocked at how nuts most people here think I am - but maybe they didn't fully read the initial post since so many told me to just get a box to go even though I said she doesn't eat the leftovers. It's hard to believe so many here are totally okay with wasting over half the food ordered, and wasting money on food uneaten.

We can all read, you're still a crazy bitch
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2016 23:53     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I get it OP bc my DD has done this for years. I finally had enough and now my policy is she orders one thing, eats it and if she is still hungry then she can order something else or we split something. She also will not eat leftovers.


Thanks. I think I'm going to institute this as well as reminding her of the "eyes are more hungry than the stomach" thing, and if more than one thing looks good, we can come back a second time and she can order the other thing - no need to get everything.

I'm honestly shocked at how nuts most people here think I am - but maybe they didn't fully read the initial post since so many told me to just get a box to go even though I said she doesn't eat the leftovers. It's hard to believe so many here are totally okay with wasting over half the food ordered, and wasting money on food uneaten.


So next time you want her to order the side of avocado and that's it?

OP. You have serious issues. I can see you're not listening to anyone on here, which makes me wonder why you've made this thread at all, but you really should take what people are saying seriously. Don't act like a child.
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2016 23:51     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
Anonymous wrote:I get it OP bc my DD has done this for years. I finally had enough and now my policy is she orders one thing, eats it and if she is still hungry then she can order something else or we split something. She also will not eat leftovers.


Thanks. I think I'm going to institute this as well as reminding her of the "eyes are more hungry than the stomach" thing, and if more than one thing looks good, we can come back a second time and she can order the other thing - no need to get everything.

I'm honestly shocked at how nuts most people here think I am - but maybe they didn't fully read the initial post since so many told me to just get a box to go even though I said she doesn't eat the leftovers. It's hard to believe so many here are totally okay with wasting over half the food ordered, and wasting money on food uneaten.
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2016 23:50     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I started a thing years ago and it worked. 'If you order food and don't finish it, then you have to pay for it". Another thing "if you order sofa then you pay for it'. After one mestake they have never left restaurant food on the plate or ordered soda.


By your own rules it is time for you to leave DCUM. Once mistake and you are out, correct? Or as you write one mestake.


Fuck you Asshole


I am reporting you for being rude and cursing!


Please do report them. I think it's a troll and I also think it might be OP himself sockpuppeting
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2016 23:42     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I started a thing years ago and it worked. 'If you order food and don't finish it, then you have to pay for it". Another thing "if you order sofa then you pay for it'. After one mestake they have never left restaurant food on the plate or ordered soda.


By your own rules it is time for you to leave DCUM. Once mistake and you are out, correct? Or as you write one mestake.


Fuck you Asshole


I am reporting you for being rude and cursing!


Go ahead you do know that this is an anonymous board? Besides, Jeff is way to busy trying to police the Political board. You should go over there; I think you are a perfect fit with all the other whining Hillary supporters.

Anonymous
Post 11/12/2016 23:31     Subject: Can I yell at my daughter for this?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I started a thing years ago and it worked. 'If you order food and don't finish it, then you have to pay for it". Another thing "if you order sofa then you pay for it'. After one mestake they have never left restaurant food on the plate or ordered soda.


By your own rules it is time for you to leave DCUM. Once mistake and you are out, correct? Or as you write one mestake.


Fuck you Asshole


I am reporting you for being rude and cursing!