GGggrrrr..people that DONT have kids... betteroffalso: Have you ever noticed that people that DONT have any kids seem to be the experts on how they should be raised???
So, my 2 yr old seems to be getting a little cold and I mentioned it to my uncle in passing. He starts in about how he thinks that my son catches colds and things because he doesnt have a "BROAD enough diet base". Granted...vegatables are not his favorite thing. He will only eat a select 1 or 2 and very little of those. I give him a multi vitamin every day, I buy "veggie" chicken nuggets instead of regular, I buy gerber graduates, veggie crackers and other veggie snacks, and he does fine with fruits. What more can I do with a 2 yr old for pete's sake!!!!!!!
I guess it struck a cord with me because I also worry he doesnt eat healthy enough sometimes..but I try my best,,and it just bothers me when others emphasize it.
Re: GGggrrrr..people that DONT have kids... jillieb44: Kids.
You can't make 'em eat, you can't make 'em sleep, and you can't make 'em use the potty.
They are human beings with their own feelings, desires, needs, and tastes. These should be nurtured and needs met.
I loved the twos, independent as they are. But I'm loving my older kids a lot, too. ;D
Jillie
Re: GGggrrrr..people that DONT have kids... betteroffalso: Thank You!!! That is sooo true! You cannot FORCE veggies down their throat! I just try to always have them present, then one day..hopefully..they will catch on. I offer them at every meal. I guess people w/out kids tend to think that kids are little robots or something that do whatever you want them to! ::)
Re: GGggrrrr..people that DONT have kids... jillieb44: Or little hellions you need to dominate and control. *That* attitude pisses me off (ie he'd eat more vegetables if you MADE him!).
Jillie, whose 7 & 11 yr olds are NOT embarrassed to be seen with her in public, who hug and kiss me IN PUBLIC, and still like to hold my hand!! ;D
Re: GGggrrrr..people that DONT have kids... Bubba: I have a 2 year old and he loves veggies and fruit . Yet he gets colds all the time in the winter. Kids play with other kids. Other kid has cold, your kids gets the cold. No diet is going to change that fact!
Bubba
