From Care to Control: A Parent’s Dilemma on Regulating Child’s Eating Habits

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Ensuring the health and wellness of our loved ones is a top priority, and this is particularly true when it comes to protecting the young and vulnerable in our lives. The issue of obesity is a hot topic today, generating much debate and concern from all corners of society. While our actions are often guided by heartfelt concern, we must tread carefully, acknowledging that each person’s journey towards health is deeply personal.

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When we make decisions on behalf of others, especially without including them in the conversation, we risk causing unintended negative effects.

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The Sleepover Birthday Party

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Mandy’s nine-year-old daughter, Lily, had a sleepover birthday party with five close friends, including Tina, who’s also nine. A scenario like that would undoubtedly be a handful for any adult at a party with five kids. However, just one kid, Tina, had her hand full.

She’s always the first to reach for a cookie or donut and “consumes” three times as much as most kids her age. A girl’s got to eat, eh? While most would hardly see this as a cause for concern because she’s, well, nine, childhood habits can often be impossible to curb.

They ordered pizza for dinner, and she imposed a “two-slice” limit. She knew none of Lily’s friends would ask for more — none except Tina, of course. A trap? More like a calculated move.

For the cake, Mandy cut everyone a small piece. Again, this was not a problem for anyone else but Tina, who was upset and on the verge of tears. She imposed a similar limit for breakfast, which did not go down well.

Mandy understood it would be a problem if she let everyone else eat whatever they wanted and only limited Tina’s portions. However, that was not the case — Tina was just the only one who tried to exceed the limits.

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From Care to Control: A Parent’s Dilemma on Regulating Child’s Eating Habits

Obesity

When we make decisions on behalf of others, especially without including them in the conversation, we risk causing unintended negative effects.

The Sleepover Birthday Party

Mandy’s nine-year-old daughter, Lily, had a sleepover birthday party with five close friends, including Tina, who’s also nine. A scenario like that would undoubtedly be a handful for any adult at a party with five kids. However, just one kid, Tina, had her hand full.

She’s always the first to reach for a cookie or donut and “consumes” three times as much as most kids her age. A girl’s got to eat, eh? While most would hardly see this as a cause for concern because she’s, well, nine, childhood habits can often be impossible to curb.

Tina

They ordered pizza for dinner, and she imposed a “two-slice” limit. She knew none of Lily’s friends would ask for more — none except Tina, of course. A trap? More like a calculated move.

Mandy, The Food Police

For the cake, Mandy cut everyone a small piece. Again, this was not a problem for anyone else but Tina, who was upset and on the verge of tears. She imposed a similar limit for breakfast, which did not go down well.

Portion Control

Mandy understood it would be a problem if she let everyone else eat whatever they wanted and only limited Tina’s portions. However, that was not the case — Tina was just the only one who tried to exceed the limits.

The Final Straw

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