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Great post, Ca88andra! You and I are in complete agreement on this subject.

In answer to your question, I say , "NO! Parents should take ALL the responsibility for what is served at home!" I guess you heard about the McDonald's obesity lawsuit...RIDICULOUS!

posted by muser on October 24, 2005 at 11:55 AM | link to this | reply

Joe - that would be children! Two of my boys live with their father. Thank you for your comment.

posted by Ca88andra on October 24, 2005 at 2:56 AM | link to this | reply

Ca88andra

Excellent point! It's so easy to blame the media or fast times instead of blaming the neglect of parental responsibilities. I commend you on taking such interest in your child.

posted by Joe_Love on October 21, 2005 at 8:23 PM | link to this | reply

curator, parents are teachers for sure. What they teach is really up to them. I've tried my best.

posted by Ca88andra on October 20, 2005 at 1:01 AM | link to this | reply

But isn't that what parents are for?

(Teaching good habits) among many other things of course.  I rarely had soda growing up; I rarely drink it now -- for example.  You sound like you did a really good job!

posted by curator on October 19, 2005 at 8:29 AM | link to this | reply

Usual, I agree. Its up to parents to teach their children good habits. Unfortunately there are those who don't.

posted by Ca88andra on October 18, 2005 at 2:33 AM | link to this | reply

Medusa - soda pop, or soft drink here, is probably not as prevalent here as in the States although I could be wrong. I guess my eldest son hangs around with a lot of sports orientated kids so they are more likely to drink power drinks or energy drinks. My other two drink more soft drinks, but will often opt for juice or milkshakes - still full of sugar though.

posted by Ca88andra on October 18, 2005 at 2:31 AM | link to this | reply

Symphony - I guess it comes down to taking responsibility for our own actions, something that the younger generations often forget.

posted by Ca88andra on October 18, 2005 at 2:28 AM | link to this | reply

ksurah - I've only got one son who is picky. He won't eat eggs, fish or chicken and is also fussy about red meat. Luckily all of them will eat pasta, so we often go through different versions of that. It can certainly be a challenge finding something all of them will eat!

posted by Ca88andra on October 18, 2005 at 2:28 AM | link to this | reply

Temple, you mean you used to eat? Really? Lol. I know what you mean though and I never banned junk food or drink, but just rarely bought it for the boys. Now and again I would buy something unhealthy, but never as an integral part of the shopping list. Nowadays the boys are all different. My eldest rarely chooses junk food and tends to only eat healthy, with a few exceptions. The other two aren't so health conscious, but will often pick Asian food over McDonalds if we eat out.

posted by Ca88andra on October 18, 2005 at 2:26 AM | link to this | reply

ginnie, I guess we can't police them all the time and what they get somewhere else can't be helped. But we can ensure that the food and drink at home are healthy. Kids know that routines etc can be different at different homes.

posted by Ca88andra on October 18, 2005 at 2:21 AM | link to this | reply

Tapsel - that's another thing. I never bought soft drinks for the boys when they were young. Nowadays they buy their own, but are just as happy drinking water.

posted by Ca88andra on October 18, 2005 at 2:19 AM | link to this | reply

May, that's what I think too.

posted by Ca88andra on October 18, 2005 at 2:18 AM | link to this | reply

I agree...

and I think that the eating habits instilled in children by their parents as well as good understanding of WHY diet is so important will carry over into adulthood. Kudos to you for being so conscientious!

posted by UsualSuspect on October 17, 2005 at 9:23 AM | link to this | reply

Ca88.....Yes, parents should be responsible..but kids at school....

show them and give them different foods. I was always a picky eater...almost emaciated..haha. So I learned to cook myself. I think you do a darn good job with feeding your boys. I think the soda pop is just so much a part of the U.S. especially, that that is substituted for milk and other juices. I agree with Tapsel about the sweetness kids crave. Now you've made me hungry for fish and chips..yum...

posted by MedusaNextDoor on October 17, 2005 at 8:42 AM | link to this | reply

I agree with you....

I always remember watching Dr Phils show, a lady was sueing macdonalds because her son was obeise...Dr Phil played the argument that it was indeed her fault for what he puts in his mouth.

posted by _Symphony_ on October 17, 2005 at 8:35 AM | link to this | reply

great post, Ca88andra! My kids eat junk too, but not all the time. They

know that their plate will have something from all the food groups!  Even if it's something they don't like, I keep putting it on their plates, even if it's just a smidgeon.  My daughter is more picky than my son, but she has branched out to like broccoli.  She didn't like red meat, preferring pork chops and chicken, but now she'll eat a hamburger on occasion.  She didn't like spaghetti, but now inhales it.

BTW, thank you for stopping by my poor neglected blog!  I appreciate your comments!

posted by ksurah on October 17, 2005 at 7:29 AM | link to this | reply

You know, I don't know if there is much you can do sometimes.

My mom let me eat anything I want...I MADE the grocery list.  Soda by the case and junk food out the wazoo.  I was bouncing all over the place.  Well, as a teen.  When I was younger, she was more careful and I remember McDonalds being a huge treat.  But, I'm sure my will won out as the years and her career went on.  But now, I almost never keep junk food, or even snack food outside of veggies and fruit (protein smoothies, etc.) in the house.  Part of the reason I don't keep snack food in the house is because I know I will eat it instead of something substantial now...and before the accident I would eat it AND something substantial and gain weight.  So, it's a eating pattern thing.  I eat very little sugar or caffeine.  I just like good food naturally, always have, even as a kid.  I was the kid that wanted brussel sprouts.  I don't know how much my Mom had to do with it, she's like that, too.  We're both vegetarian now, but we weren't then.  But then other friend's Mom's who were more strict went bonkers in college and gained weight and had real problems with food.  I guess it's just moderation.  Don't make anything taboo.  See, you're such a good Mom.  I always tell you that. 

posted by Temple on October 17, 2005 at 6:42 AM | link to this | reply

I was like you Cass...

...still am.  I don't think advertising is totally to blame...partially ya..but it's parents who ultimately buy the stuff.  Peers are a huge influence though.  I never really knew what junk my kids got, via other kids, at school or at their houses.  

posted by ginnieb on October 17, 2005 at 6:31 AM | link to this | reply

Ca88andra, There is also an awful lot of calories in the drinks.   It seems that children these days are always drinking something besides water, most often sweet.  

posted by TAPS. on October 17, 2005 at 6:19 AM | link to this | reply

I don't buy that argument either unless the parents are completely influenced themsselves

posted by Azur on October 17, 2005 at 5:40 AM | link to this | reply