I tell them not to give my son sweets and they stiil do, How should I inforce this?
2006-11-10 07:20:54 · 10 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
They nag me constantly to give him cookies, My mother gave him soda! My niece drinks soda and has decaying teeth. My son is not going to be like this. I'm there when they ask to give him sweets and I say no, but they still do it!
2006-11-10 07:39:58 · update #1
Depending on the age of your child, try to explain to the Grandmothers (who probably love the idea of spoiling him) that candies at a young age set your child up for stomach problems, tooth decay, and obesity.
Encourage them to focus their "spoiling" in a different area. Maybe instead of a candy at every visit, a little 99 cent color book or other age appropriate (but inexpensive) item.
2006-11-10 07:25:57 · answer #1 · answered by leahivan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well the easy way on this would to be sit down and just tell them both "look this is my kid i am his parent and i would appreciate if you do not give my son sweets anymore." Bottom line that should do the trick or they could turn around and say stuff like well hes my grandson or whatever they say but you are the parent and you let them know and if they start to give him sweets just pick your son up and walk outside or walk into the bedroom or do something keep your son with you at all times so they get the hint that you have asked them not to give your son sweets.
2006-11-10 08:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by mommyandbaby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not extremely confident what you're able to do except your husband does and says something, yet i understand why you prefer to try this. My toddlers have been used to culmination and healthful nutrition earlier they ever experienced risky nutrition and lollies, and that i did used to purchase them some, yet I on no account made an remarkable deal approximately them being "undesirable" or "good" like particular treats or rewards or something, and that i've got on no account made an remarkable deal approximately them being risky. Now that they are older they actually want culmination over lollies or perhaps chocolate, so what you're attempting to do DOES artwork. do not enable them to steamroll you or inform you you're incorrect. Does your husband have paternity circulate away or can he get harm day artwork? I recommend does your daughter could be babysat? not in basic terms for this difficulty, yet while that is prevented, the place she would not could be dropped off and saved removed from dad and mom and so she would be able back and circulate to you adult males in wellbeing facility every time your husband does it may well be plenty nicer.
2016-11-23 14:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask them to give him something else instead. Suggest small toys from gumball machines, small coloring books, crayons, etc. Explain to them clearly that your son is not to have sweets. You feel that it may contribute to future health problems.
If they refuse, do not let them see him unsupervised. When you are there and they give him something, take it away and leave.
If they still continue, consider not letting them see him at all. He's your child and they should not be undermining your parenting.
2006-11-10 07:50:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would explain your point of view again. (without the child there) Tell them you are very serious and if they go against your wishes you will see this as an insult. Inform them that you wouldn't want to have to limit his time with them. (i would not really be able to do this but it might work)
I am sure their heart is in the right place. (they probably love him very much!!)
2006-11-10 09:08:13 · answer #5 · answered by artimis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After reading your last question Im very suprised you leave your children alone with your mother. I say, if anyone disagrees with you about your parenting, simple they dont get to see the kids. My family is respectful enough to let me parent the way I think is right and you need to tell yours to start doing so.
2006-11-10 07:26:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do one of two things:
Feed him lots of sugar before he goes to their house, so they know what you are expereinceing when he comes home; or you can tell them that they can only see him with you, and if they try and give him sweets, take your son and leave.
Best of luck
2006-11-10 07:24:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
tell them you will not bring your son around them. Let them know why your son can't have sweets. Don't tell them he just can't but explain to them the exact reason.
2006-11-10 07:23:38 · answer #8 · answered by tjnw79 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They need to understand that you have said NO. If they don't understand then he can't come to visit
2006-11-10 07:25:01 · answer #9 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't leave him alone with them until they agree not to anymore.
2006-11-10 07:23:56 · answer #10 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋