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To find the obsession with snacks weird

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yipyipyop · 20/01/2025 16:31

I've noticed in recent years lots parents seem to think their children can't survive a few minutes without a snack. We live a 5 min walk from school so I don't but parents with a similar commute seem to have a bag full of snacks they're handing out. It just seems over the top

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TheChosenTwo · 20/01/2025 16:45

VoodooRajin · 20/01/2025 16:38

Snacks after school, essential in our family. All fit and healthy, so what's the problem

Ds has something to eat when he gets home from school after a 40 minute walk and usually a game of football on the way home , he’s usually eaten lunch at 1 so has something around 4:30 because we don’t eat dinner until about 8 during the week. I think op is more talking about a snack for a 5 minute walk home after school, or in the middle of a short class rather than an after school snack though.

NannyR · 20/01/2025 16:42

I notice the same thing in toddler music/gym/football classes lasting 45 mins - parents taking their children to one side and sitting them down for a snack midway through the class. I get that some children need to snack more than others but I'm sure they can last 45 mins - feed them before or after the class!

Thepossibility · 20/01/2025 16:42

I would assume they would be fueling up for an after school activity.

LBFseBrom · 20/01/2025 16:40

I think you are quite right, it is odd. They are hungry after school but they can wait until they get home surely.

If they have a long journey to get home they might require a little something but most primary aged children live quite their school.

ItalianChineseIndianMexican · 20/01/2025 16:38

Snacking never used to be a thing - and probably doesn't need to be now.
I'm sure most of us would cope fine with 3 decent, healthy, nutritious meals a day and zero snacks. I imagine it's down to habits, peer pressure and aggressive marketing.

VoodooRajin · 20/01/2025 16:38

Snacks after school, essential in our family. All fit and healthy, so what's the problem

Irvinesv · 20/01/2025 16:37

Although recently our 1 hour gymnastics class asked parents not to send snacks and my mind was boggled at why parents thought that was necessary for a 1 hour lesson…..

Footymum44 · 20/01/2025 16:37

Same, we are not snackers including my 12 year old so I dont get it. When he was in primary at school pick up parents who lived within a 15 minute walk would arrive with snacks for the walk home to keep them going 😂

Irvinesv · 20/01/2025 16:36

I blame nursery for this to be honest and it’s just gone from there; mine seemed to be programmed to have a snack every 2 hours and I’ve accidentally fallen into it with them

dicdicnurse · 20/01/2025 16:36

This and the constant access to water! I'm sure as a child we managed just fine throughout the day without having to eat or drink every half hour.
Although I admit as an adult my water consumption is awful, it just doesn't cross my mind to drink.

moise · 20/01/2025 16:35

Yes. The same people then announce they’re doing their food shop for £60 a week for a family of 4. Not a chance. Snacks are EXPENSIVE

Idontjetwashthefucker · 20/01/2025 16:34

I totally agree but got my arse handed to me a while back for saying similar

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