Ice cream on holiday

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If you were on a sun holiday how often would you allow your kids have an ice cream or treat? Just curious, am having a disagreement with DH here.

But you said "at any point" which isn't true.

I never said at any point, i said before a growth spurt!, i think you mean @Youcantcallacatspider who said kids should never have any fat, and was cleary wrong.

Sorry... Quoted wrong person

I'm Canadian, not sure that makes a difference but no more than once a day. Probably every few days/once a week.

I just had a chocolate bar so I'm not sugar obsessed, but I also don't really get why diets change so much on vacation.

There are lots of healthy "treats" we eat. I see lots of food as a treat when it's yummy.

I made ds salmon for dinner last night because he loves it. I consider that a treat as well. We are having steak and potatoes tonight which is also a treat.

The ice cream cones came that size. Where I live in Scotland we also have lovely ice cream makers but you can buy a small tub which is a scoop or two which is plenty. If you're hot and thirsty a giant sugary ice cream is not a great help.

I am insulin dependent diabetic and the heat really lowers my blood sugar. Being in a hot place on holiday combined with lots of walking means i can get away with an icecream

When our second DS was around 9/10 he almost suddenly gained a lot of weight, after being quite”skinny “ I couldn’t work it out, he swam , he danced , he didn’t eat a lot of “junk” food or had fizzy drinks
He became very aware of his weight, carried on doing his dancing as he loved it
so called friends and their unpleasant mums made nasty remarks.
I think I even looked up advice on Mumsnet …..
I remember someone said it’s all to do with puberty, the body getting ready for a massive growth spurt and boy did he have a huge growth spurt around 14,15
He’s now almost 22 and he’s been the tallest in the family since 16, he towers over me and his dad, his older brother, all his uncles,
I kept talking to him about his body, how it will change, I didn’t tolerate any nasty body shaming comments from anyone in the family and when I heard a comment from one of the dance mums, I made sure to complain about her to the dance teacher, funnily enough the family soon left the dance school
please enjoy your children as they grow, change, give them all the positive support, challenge anyone who makes your hackles rise , trust your gut feeling.

Once a day. Bloody daft post.

Couple of times a day

At least daily if not more

At least once a day when on holiday. At 11 your child's weight gain is likely 'puppy fat'. My 16 year old was quite chubby when he was 11-13 and then probably underweight by 14! No changes in diet it's just a normal stage for a lot of children.

Probably once a day - but on occasion it might be twice if circumstances warranted it

any time anywhere not just hols
not really, at vac whenever, at home everynight if they want
i do

As many as they want (if all inclusive)

Sun holiday is def not the time to address the weight issue. When you get back though I would put the whole family on the same healthy diet. The others may be slim but teach them all how to eat healthily including yourself. Don’t single your bigger child out as he may get a complex and eating healthy can only be good for all of you.
i think your husband calling him lazy is not the way to handle things. You need to be carful here

OMG! Not your DC fault you ate late! Who gives a shit that the pud she chose pushed her to 2 ice creams that day? Why would any other dessert be better? Your DH needs to chill!

Hi,

ok so it is health related and you both agreed on something then did the opposite?
I mean apologise and don’t do it again?

Of course he is right. Why would you agree on it in the first place?
If you want to break rules then let him sleep later, have him some games that he wouldn’t be allowed in school term…let him have a « yes » when normally it is no. Just not weight related.

Sorry op, I am on dh team for that one. He is looking out for your son, just let him.

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Age dependent but twice at least I think

On all inclusive holidays there is no such thing as too much ice cream

Cram junk before cracking down after the summer, that’s not a great attitude to be honest. Not dissimilar to a binge. I’m with your husband - in fact seeing the responses on here I can understand why we’re in the midst of an obesity epidemic! My kids aren’t mentally disturbed and don’t feel deprived from not having ice cream, snacks and treats every day on holiday. They do have a treat every few days and they appreciate it more than just having junk on tap. Food at home is low carb, a small amount (think one square of chocolate) for pudding and food ‘off plan’ is few and far between. No weight or food issues in our household.

On all inclusives DD6 has shown no interest in ice cream. Put her near a €4 a scoop gelato shop and she is desperate.

she is allowed one a day either from the villa freezer or the shop.

one morning I had a work meeting and whispered help yourself to breakfast meaning yoghurt/ cereal/ croissants and out she trooped with a Kinder ice cream and was very proud of her act of rebellion.

Daily isn't unreasonable. It's a holiday after all.

Once a day, but maybe twice on a couple of days only

Kids shouldn't be on low carb diets.

You allow them one cube of chocolate and you honestly believe they will grow up without food issues.