Child being given sweets then getting upset when I say they can't have them.

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Anyone else facing this problem?

My dc are constantly being given sweets from family, friends, school & clubs. I don't like them having sweets as they have a few dental issues and I find lollipops a choking hazard.

I'm always the bad guy when they bring home sweets and I have to say no you can't eat them.

I do allow them the occasional treat but I like to limit it and know when they've eaten them.

How can I explain to people not to give my dc sweets without my consent? I've tried telling a few of them but they don't seem to take me seriously.

I accept the sweets, put them away ' for later', give them one or two the next day then bin the rest (or if they were given a few in wrappers stash them away for Halloween)

Are you calling my child a zombie?

The thread is a zombie.

I’m not. I’m asking how you found this zombie thread? And why revive it?

I've just trained my kid to expect they have to ask me first even if someone has given it to them already. And lollipops go straight in the bin and they know and understand why. I usually say don't say no to sweets per se but will say that it can be saved for later and not right now. Then I put it in the cupboard for when they're allowed to pick something as a reward.