To think banning a kid from having ANY sweets at all ever by the age of five

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Fragmentedbrain · 17/08/2025 18:27

Is just asking to make them into a future sensation seeking crack addict?

Or is this normal now?

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Bambamhoohoo · 17/08/2025 18:51

I would worry about the mental health of any adult who had thought that much about sweets.

it’s controlling, high anxiety and seems very likely to be linked to an eating disorder

JurassicPark4Eva · 17/08/2025 18:50

Yup.

I was raised in a "nothing with sugar" household. My brother has a baking company now. We're both sugar addicts.

DaisyChain505 · 17/08/2025 18:49

I’ve known children whose parents have extreme views on sweets, tv etc and it’s backfired in their faces.

Their children see these things like pure drugs and they are obsessed if they’re anywhere near them or get the chance to have them.

autienotnaughty · 17/08/2025 18:49

Its not helpful to ban but it is better to avoid the reward/treat associated with sweets as it plays into the belief that sweets are better/nicer than healthier options.

Pancakeflipper · 17/08/2025 18:46

Guess they won't be going to parties?

We had a lovely mummy friend who barred sweets and treats for her DD's. They were bloody feral when they used go to other people's homes, parties etc. I can remember one of the ransacking another families cupboards when on a play date.

Surely low moderation is best?

Tagyoureit · 17/08/2025 18:45

No food should ever be banned, its all about finding the right balance. Yes you can have sweets, no you cant have the whole family sharer bag in one sitting!

Rewis · 17/08/2025 18:41

Are we talking about you not buying them to the house or a complete ban? As is he is not allowed to have any, even outside your house? Are we talking candy specifically or any good sweet stuff?

Im assuming you mean a complete ban and no sweet stuff at all. How are you planning on doing that? He gets a banana at a birthday party? Won't go to friends house or you inform everyone he associates with that he's not allowed?

Squishymallows · 17/08/2025 18:39

It’s unrealistic

youalright · 17/08/2025 18:30

No food should ever be banned its about moderation

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