Am I a Bad Parent If I Feed My 4 Children Oodles And Noodles..........?

Question

I have 4 children who are sometimes ungrateful and have show no respect for the food. Instead of getting out a belt, I decided to feed them noodles until they can appreciate the food and what it takes to get it.

Answer 1

I don't think you are being a bad parent, but perhaps are trying the wrong tactic to get the desired result. Children are by nature often selfish and many adults don't outgrow that selfishness. I might suggest trying to get the children involved in meal preparation. Even very small children can have meal time jobs such as washing vegetables in the sink, tearing lettuce for salad, and helping set the table. Older children can help with grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and washing dishes. It is great math practice to let kids help plan a meal and shop withing a budget. Children learn what they are taught. If you desire your children to be grateful and respectful then you must express that desire to them and let them know what behavior is expected. If your children are old enough, perhaps helping in a soup kitchen for the homeless or shopping for and then donating food to a food pantry will help develop appreciation of food and what it takes to get it. I, too, have 4 children. At my house, if I fed them noodles at every meal they would LOVE it as they all love pasta! It is a great parenting skill to be able to creatively teach your kids lessons, but sometimes your desired results aren't what you get. You may end up with your kids saying, "Remember when we got to eat noodles all the time? That was so cool!"

Answer 2

Hon, do NOT be a short order cook. That leads to the kid's thinking that when they are older and married (or girlfriend), that this person who cooks for them will do as they say and cook what they want. Teach these kid's some respect. Noodles ain't gonna killem and might just burst their little (I get what I want) bubble.

My son has Autism. Now, due to his Autism he self limits on food due to sensory problems. How I broke him of not trying new things? Well, I started keeping the fridge to a bare minimum. I kept the cupboards nearly bare. What did this do? Well, it forced him to try new things.

Yes, he fussed, screamed, yelled, threatened for the first two days, BUT next time he got hungry..what did he do? He picked up an apple. You're doing your kid's a favor here. They won't see it right off, if ever, but you know you're doing the right thing.

My son loves Ramen Noodles. He will practically live off of them for a while if I allow it. One thing a friend of mine does with her Ramen Noodles, which can be bought for 10cents a pack at Walmart, is to add cheese and a meat like chicken or tuna. Dress it up a bit. Let the kid's know that they do not have to eat it, BUT that's all they get till the next meal. Stand your ground. If you act like you really care, or act like you're worried that they are not eating, then the kid's will use it against you. Don't show fear. Don't worry, kid's won't starve. They will eventually give in and eat.

One of my teachers for Early Childhood Education, she closes her kitchen at 8pm, I th ink it is, or is it 7. Her rule is no food after that. She refuses to go back and clean the kitchen again. AND, it works. Also, it keeps the kid's from pigging out on the favorites. She's a great behavioralist too.

Answer 3

Hi! No, of course you are not a bad Parent for feeding your children noodles. How long are you planning to keep doing this? My only concern is that young children need protein and fruits and vegetables also. If they are having their noodles with a glass of milk, and maybe a banana or an apple, that would be better for them. I totally agree with you. I wish that I would have thought of that idea when my children turned their noses up when I served a great dish. Good Luck to you!

Answer 4

They really do need a balanced meal which to be honest with you would probably be more of a punishment than noodles because a balanced meal consist of veggies which most kids don't like..They rather have burgers,fries,pizzas you know all that not so good food..try the veggies it's really better for them..But it's your kids you do what you think is best as long as it's not abusing them..GOOD LUCK !!!

Answer 5

No not at all. Let them eat noodles until they are so sick of noodles that they will eat and appericate anything you make for them as long as it's not noodles. If it continues for a long time more than a month or so i would start trying to give them other meals but don't cut of fthe noodles completely. Maybe do noodle everyother day or something.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Thats a good idea. Give 'em vegetables too. And make them eat it all. The beans and rice isn't a bad idea either. Unless you are mexican and your kids are used to beans and rice.

Don't take them out to fast food or restaurants either. Some parent's are also freaks about sugar, meaning they don't allow their children any sugar of any kind.

Your kids will be greatful after that is over. Also, take them down to the saturday market and make them buy and cook their own fruits and vegetables. Make them peel potatoes and corn.
I have a 4 year old cousin that grates her own carrots for carrot cake, so any age kids you have can do this.
They will appreciate you cooking for them too.

Answer 8

Yes. For your infromation, kids can hate certain types of food too. And it's obviously is a stupid puunishment id the kids are eating the noodles. Peesidnet Bush has had better plans than that

Answer 9

Well, my roomate said it's a great idea. It's better than starving them.
I say:
I don't give my little one an option. I say, eat it, or eat it but I say it in a nice voice. THat's it. I have never hit my baby and she is 7 years old now and she is no Angel.

As long as they are getting all their nutrients, you are not a bad parent.

Answer 10

That's your choice, but keep in mind, Oodles of Noodles have excessive sodium (salt) in them...could cause a heart attack and/or stroke. But, I love the fact that there are still parents who punish their children. "Spare the rod, and spoil the child."