CHILDREN are often cheeky rascals, but sometimes things can get out of hand.
That’s what a mother in Australia discovered when she discovered her six-year-old son was stealing food from a classmate.
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Taking to Facebook group Brazil lunch box ideas she explained that her daughter felt “left out” because she saw what other children ate during lunch time.
She explained how her daughter said she didn’t have enough to eat for lunch.
The concerned mother wrote: “My six-year-old son has been stealing other children’s lunches at school – mainly packet/treat type snacks.
“She said I wasn’t packing enough food so I’m going to increase the amount, but I think it’s more about what we’re packing…we usually make most of the kids’ lunches.”
She continued: “Let’s have a ham salad roll or wrap, a litterother fruits like orange or watermelon, canned tuna, cookies and a homemade treat like a muffin, cookie or cake.
The mother went on to share how her daughter revealed that some of her classmates receive sweets such as lollipops, Oreos and fruit roll-ups in their lunch boxes.
The post ended with “For me, sometimes it’s food, but obviously she feels left out. Any advice?”
Parents were quick to embrace the comments with divided opinions on what the woman should do.
One mother said she saw similar events with her son: “I was definitely surprised by the amount of junk food in my daughter’s classmates’ lunches.
“We try not to pack too many processed foods either, but she started to question why xyz gets XYZ food and she doesn’t.”
Another commented: “I would stand my ground and talk about food and nutrition.
“My kids are the same – ‘everyone’ gets the crap you talk about on a daily basis, apparently.
“We committed to putting small packets of Oreos/cake bars, etc. occasionally mixed with homemade treats.
“We make the last week of each term a ‘treat week’ where they choose chips/biscuits etc and can take them daily.
“They’re looking forward to it because it’s new.”
A third agreed: “I’m like you and I don’t buy processed things.
“I found some muffin recipes on Pinterest that have very low/no sugar and bake in the small muffin tin.
“Very occasionally, I let them take something packaged, usually a bag of yogurt, which I don’t think is too bad.
“Lollipops/chocolate rarely, just as a special surprise, maybe once a semester or on a birthday or something. For me, sometimes food isn’t every day.”
A fourth added: “Don’t feel like you have to give in to what she’s stealing.
You need to stop her from stealing other children
“You are absolutely allowed to have different rules than other parents.
“(Or commitment; it’s totally up to you). But that’s not because you did anything wrong. She just wanted a lollipop, so she stole it.
“Try to pack an extra bag. But if she’s going through a stealing phase, that might not help. And giving in won’t help.
“It could just be a [bad] phase that you need to put together because you teach it.”
On the other hand, other mothers pointed out that the restrictive way in which the mother fed her daughter may have inadvertently caused the theft.
One of them said: “Are you sending her the same food every day? She may be bored and want what everyone else is eating.
How can I help my picky eater?
Whether your little one is going through the “no” phase or is adamant they only want to eat beige fruit, one mom has shared her tips to help picky eaters.
Fabulous senior digital writer and mom of two Sarah Bull reveals her experience with picky eaters and the tips and tricks she’s tried…
It can be irritating and also worrying when you have a fussy child. Trust me, I know, I have two of them! But there are some NHS tips I suggest I found it useful.
The first is not to worry about what your child eats or doesn’t eat during the day. Instead, think about a week and see if your intake is balanced and healthy.
“If your child is active and gaining weight, and looks well, then they are eating enough,” the NHS states on its website.
You should try to include foods from your child’s four main food groups – fruits and vegetables, starchy carbohydrates, dairy products and proteins.
If they don’t seem to like a food the first time you offer it, don’t give up. According to research, it takes between eight and 15 times to offer the food before they really like it.
Try to eat with your child and eat the same food. If they see you eating, they are more likely to do it themselves.
Don’t overcrowd the plate – you can always add more if they clean it, but having a plate full of food can often feel tiring.
Another thing to remember is not to overload children with snacks. Two healthy snacks a day is “plenty”, according to NHS guidelines.
Another thing I’ve found helpful is involving your kids in the cooking process. My daughter is much more willing to try new foods if she prepares them herself.”
“Maybe items like yogurt, popcorn or grains as a little treat.
“I also don’t see anything wrong with a small treat, like a chocolate bar or sugar cookie, as long as her lunch box is made up of mostly healthy foods.”
Another said: “I found that when I restricted access to these items, my children wanted them more and would be quite disruptive with them (they would be like flies on a food table at parties if lollipops were served).
“When I allowed better access to these items and didn’t label them as treats, my kids would often come home from school and ask for healthy snacks or choose the healthier items over the junkier food type option I had. let them choose as an option. snack.”
A third agreed: “Yes, if it is restricted they will do anything to get it! If there are multiple options, it’s teaching them to make their own decisions about what’s healthiest.
They are children, so they will always want what others have.
Regarding wanting what others have, people also pointed out the bigger problem: her daughter was stealing things.
“I think you’re worried about the wrong thing. You shouldn’t be trying to make sure her lunch is the same as other kids. You need to stop her from stealing from other kids,” one observer commented.
“You need to explain what it’s like to be robbed and how the child she’s stealing from is now going hungry because of your choice.
“You need to explain that we can’t always have the same thing, she just needs to stop stealing. To be honest, you need to pack more food, and she needs to accept the fact that she can’t have the same thing as everyone else all the time.
“You’re right. Sometimes it’s food and the fact that she doesn’t have it doesn’t excuse her from stealing it.”
A second said: “Stand up to theft, meet her halfway and put a treat there every day.”
A third wrote: “This isn’t about the food – this behavior needs to be addressed quickly. Talk to the school and ask for help from a counselor.”
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