Need some feedback and advice in case situation comes up again.
Had my mum and my friend here for Sunday roast today, friend as always brought dessert..
Daughter is 7.5 years old and l have always been quite liberal when it comes to "treat foods" with the exception of lollipops cos l can't bear them. But we live by the everything in moderation rule - plus we exercise a lot and figure if we never let her have any sweets or choc etc she will go wild when she is old enough to go to the shops by herself. In general we lead healthy lives and eat a good and healthy diet.
Lately she is constantly asking for chocolate/sweets/crisps/ice cream which we don't let her have if she is hungry cos they won't fill her up. Today she got really grabby asking for the biggest bowl and the biggest spoon for dessert. It was only her and me in the kitchen so l had a quiet, gentle word and said you are sounding a bit greedy and you will have dessert but everyone else is having some too. She got really upset and started crying saying she didn't want anything. I think she was embarrassed and tired after a really late night but l am wondering how l could have dealt with this better? She did calm down after some time out and have dessert but l don't want to give her food issues. I very rarely had treats as a child and have struggled with my weight for years.
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ginger1976 · 31/03/2019 21:22
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