My 10 year old son wants to eat constantly
Now before you jump on me and say this is normal hear me out.
He will have breakfast and then within 20-25 minutes will come to me to have a snack. Same with lunch. Always asking for a snack.
I don't always make dessert and when I don't he gets upset
If I say no because you've just eaten or have some fruit and have a drink he will REALLY SULK close to tears and stomp about. He won't be happy until I say he can have something.
He does some activities at home and has more than enough to keep him occupied. His siblings don't bang on about food.
He also inhales his food like he is starving and then even takes food off his siblings plates and mine if there is any left.
We've just come back from a lovely day spent with family for a birthday eating and playing about. There was plenty of food and cake. He kept going mad about having more cake when we all had a generous slice and now we are home HE WANTS ANOTHER SNACK! I've said no because he's eaten enough and he's actually crying.
He is already overweight for his age and also all his eating is quite expensive (single parent, one income etc)
Does this sound like he has a problem?
Has anyone else experienced this?
Any tips?