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To be annoyed about Lollipops?

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Herzie29 · 10/04/2016 18:22

Or more specifically cafes and other places who give lollipops to your small DCs.

Several places recently have 'offered' DD (2.7) a lollipop when we have paid the bill. I know I could say no but she's already seen them by then and it's too late.
These are local 'greasy spoon' type cafes so I suppose that you've already chosen a not very healthy option by going in but, while I don't mind DD having the occasional egg and chips I am very careful with her sugar (not to mention I think they are a choking hazard).

I know I should just avoid these cafes, but it's most of our local options who are now doing it.

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Savagebeauty · 10/04/2016 18:56

This is the second thread tonight where parents seem incapable of being firm.

NewLife4Me · 10/04/2016 19:00

just told mine they were for older children.
When did parents worry about what a 2 year old thinks.
You're the one in charge?

MuddhaOfSuburbia · 10/04/2016 19:20

I always let em

People love giving kids sweeties

Kids love getting sweeties

If you're fussed about healthy food, don't take kids to caffs

wheresthel1ght · 10/04/2016 19:33

My dd is same age, if she has been good she gets to have the lolly, if not I politely thank the shop person but say no thank you.

Her having seen them is a crappy excuse. And lazy on your part I am afraid

blueskyinmarch · 10/04/2016 19:43

I nearly choked to death on a pea but my DD’s managed lollipops just fine. I would think many things that are eaten could be choking hazards. If you don’t want your DC to have a lollipop just say no.

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