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To allow DS(7) to make his own “breakfast” on the weekends?

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StolenChanel · 21/09/2024 09:17

Just that really. DS doesn’t like typical “breakfast” meals like cereal, toast or eggs, and enjoys making his own meals. He’ll grab whatever snacks he can find from the cupboard/fridge and make what he calls a “snack platter” (we’re generally quite a healthy family so there aren’t really any sugary snacks for him to grab). This usually consists of things like crackers, breadsticks, fruits, yoghurts, or a cheese string/Babybel. This suits me just fine because I can’t be arsed with the rigmarole of working out what he wants to eat, DS is happy with his snacks and morning cartoons and I am happy to sit outside in peace with my coffee and a crossword.

However, DH works nights and comes home in the morning annoyed that I am sitting down with a coffee but “haven’t bothered to make DS breakfast”. So my question is, is what I’m doing lazy parenting or is DH being fussy?

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Nightmanagerfan · 21/09/2024 09:19

I think this is a brilliant idea all round! Carry on

KittyGetSmall · 21/09/2024 09:19

Showing a bit of independence at 7 is great

If he was asking for breakfast and you couldn't be arsed to feed him that's different.

But if he wants to do his own snack breakfast let him crack on. Encourage him to tidy up after himself too.