Something I just don't get......

[nicolemomof4cuties]

My children ask simply because it is rude not to. They also know that I prefer for them to not spoil their appetites before lunch or dinner. I am also uber organized and very anal retentive about where things are placed so they ask me to get things out for them but it doesn't bother me. I am glad that they are polite and considerate of me.

 

[NemoMOm]

My DS is only 2.5 so we keep only healthy snacks in the house. I keep all of the toddler snacks on his shelf in the pantry and if he wants something different suck as fruit he asks so I can cut it for him. I let him eat as much as he wants because he does not overeat and has a very fast metabolism. Every time he gets a little chubby (like toddlers do) he shoots up and is very thin again. We have gone thru 3 pairs of shoes this summer alone and he is already growing the third andf we just bought them.

 

[tjmw2727]

My children ask simply because it is rude not to. They also know that I prefer for them to not spoil their appetites before lunch or dinner. I am also uber organized and very anal retentive about where things are placed so they ask me to get things out for them but it doesn't bother me. I am glad that they are polite and considerate of me.

Maybe just semantics but I don't agree that it's rude to take food purchased for you while in your own home. My 10yo taking a peice of fruit from the fruit bowl, pouring herself a glass of juice or having a few pretzels isn't rude. Now if it were at someone elses home that would be rude

My dd's help themselves when they are hungry, make great choices, rarely spoil dinner and ask before they take the last of something. If they "trash" the cabinet they will be asked to clean it because it is their home as well as mine.

That's just my preference - not right or wrong, better or worse just different. Although I seem to be in the minority in this thread my children are extremely polite despite being allowed to help themselves to food.

TJ