Do you go food shopping as a family?

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Have realised that we never do. Either I go with Dd, 6 or Dh will nip to the shops for the odd bits needed or I will do the big shop on some Saturdays whilst Dd stays with Dh.
Is that weird, seems a bit sad

Sounds like you've justified it to yourself, others will disagree.

Again, not the same as a family of 5 aimlessly wandering around.
My DS comes along sometimes but it always costs me more!

Sometimes. Not a full weekly shop though (we do those online) but will stop into e.g Aldi or Lidl for some bits on the way back from a trip.

I get it's annoying for other people in shops but kids don't learn to behave in public if parents never take them into public spaces for fear of being judged.

Those days are coming. Seems like dogs have to be accepted everywhere these days.
And yes I have dogs but I don’t enjoy having lunch with someone else’s dog hair on tne table 😉

Right...so there's a threshold. People should be clear then.
Annoying people are annoying. I agree with that.

Let’s hide those kids away eh?

It’s part of normal life and a lesson to them on choosing food and prices. It’s important they have an input into what they eat, it creates a positive attitude with food and family life. Mine never ran around or caused hassle because we/I involved them and engaged with them.

I didn't mind taking mine, but DH never!!! he analysed the price/value of everything.

Usually do go with DH and just take youngest DC who sits in the trolley still. Definitely don’t take all DC, there’s just no need.

I used to go alone if I could. Kids and supermarkets is not usually a good combination. 🙄

They usually get bored, and start playing up.

Parents are allowed to go out with their kids. If we’re having a day out we might nip to the shop on the way there or home with the kids. I’m not going to sit in the car with 2 toddlers waiting while DH goes in because some moaner has decided families aren’t allowed.

My kids love the supermarket. They love being around people, pointing out the letters they recognise, picking the fruit they want, even the little trolleys in m&s.

No thanks. Online shops 99% of the time for us or DH gets anything we need topping up on his way back from work mostly. I avoid going with both children as much as possible.

Absolutely this. Also they don't play up because they are used to going, if u never take them and suddenly have to for some reason then of course they get over excited/bored and start running around everywhere.

I find I spend less money if I shop online.

My DD & I are given to temptation when shopping "live". I buy a lot of unnecessary things that we don't need. I try and make a list & stick to it. My DD is expert in Cake but will not make a decision about Dinner so if it was up to her we'd eat Cake for Dinner. Best avoided.

I agree and do the same!
Few times we go all together is by pure necessity (e.g. we're going home and pass by the market that will be closing soon and need food for that day...).
Maybe if your children are older it can be planned ahead and may be a family experience? I don't know. I also don't think it's necessary, so not sad if you don't do it!

No, we've done all our shopping online since 2020. My dcs go to the supermarket a few times a year as a fun shop, getting toys and treats or baking ingredients, but never go for a shop getting essential groceries.

Husband and I go together.
Very different set of circumstances to PPs, I dare say.

One of the first lessons DS1 learnt when he went to Uni was about sell by dates.
He did his weekly shop, but didn't check sell by dates and ended up having the throw a bunch of stuff away. It occurred to me that this was something I hadn't taught him to consider.

I have made sure DS2 has learnt how to select products for value, quality and longevity. The easiest way to do this is by us doing the shop together.

You don't have to take the whole family in order to teach a child how to behave though.

Where has anybody suggested that children should be 'hidden away'?

Scooting in a supermarket drives me up the wall. A child knocked mine over and carried on. I shouted at them to be more careful in the supermarket (not my finest hour). The mum came up and had a go at me, even when I said her child had knocked mine over
Mum's excuse was her DC has lot's of energy to burn off. I didn't say anything but thought well take her to the bloody park then!

Some moaner?
You mean folk just wanting to do their shopping?
It's much easier for one adult to stay in the car with at least one of the kids. Take it in turns.

Those little trolleys are an absolute nightmare, especially for older folk or folk with mobility or sight issues.

Or parents could parent and stop them running around everywhere?

Again, not the same as a family of 5 aimlessly milling around. I've taught DS that sort of thing too.