My husband is over weight himself. I am chubby too. I keep tell him to stop making eating an issue. our kids will not be skinny but he just keep pushing our son to eat more meat.
any advice?
2007-10-28 07:13:18 · 6 answers · asked by questionhead 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I agree with the above poster. First of all, meal times are meant to be fun, not like something from an army mess hall!If you force children to eat or make eating an issue, you end up with children who have a complex about eating!
Believe it or not, teatime should be a relaxed time where you sit down, eat the meal and enjoy each others' company.You sound like you know what the problem is (your husband making your 4 yr old eat), but have you ever wondered what the underlying issues are?
You need to sit down with your husband, when your son has gone to bed, and spell out what your concerns are. Maybe he was treated in the same way when he grew up, behaviour breeds behaviour.This is a crucial time in your son's development and force-feeding him at meal time isn't the right thing to do.
2007-10-28 08:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by princekeyuk 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your husband just wants your son to eat more meat, then that would probably be okay. meat istelf is not incredibly fattening, unless it's a really fatty steak or hamburger. If your husband is pushing your son to eat more of EVERYTHING, then that really does need to stop, since childhood obesity rates are skyrocketing, and you obviously want your son to lead a healthy, normal life free of medical issues and teasing. Talk to your husband seriously when you are alone and ask him why he pushes your son. Tell him exactly why you are concerned, exactly. Ask him to hear you out and just go for it, without getting upset. Chances are he'll understand your point of view--you'll be able to figure something out. I wish you all the best.
2007-10-28 14:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by Coastie Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children at this age have a hard time chewing meat well enough. Forcing food on a child only makes them afraid at meal time or turns them against food. I know from experience. I would take your husband with you to the child's doctor and ask his opinion. A child will eat if he's hungry and his tastes in food are not always the same as Dads. Make Dad drink more milk....it's good for him!
2007-10-28 14:36:14 · answer #3 · answered by poopsie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do some research on nutrition. You will find that fruits and vegetables, and whole grains, should be the biggest portion of your diet. Tell your husband that you love him and value him, so you are going to make some healthy changes in your family's diet, for the sake of all of you. Show him what you have learned about nutrition and health, and encourage him to go along with the changes to help the whole family be healthier and happier. It might help to begin an easy fitness routine at the same time. Go for a walk, as a family, every day. The time spent together will help bring your family together and help you all to be healthier.
2007-10-28 14:27:24 · answer #4 · answered by leslie b 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put an average amount of food on their plate and they will usually eat it if they like it. Kids have a hard time chewing meat at this age and it doesnt taste as good to them as soft chewable veggies, potatos and fruit. They are most likely getting enough protein in other foods so you dont have to push them this hard. The idea of cleaning you plate is what has made so many of our children overweight.
2007-10-28 14:22:35 · answer #5 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suggest that he go to a nutritionist with you for pediatric aged children. Maybe he is worried your son is not getting enough. Then he will have better education on how to feed him.
2007-10-28 14:25:42 · answer #6 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋