Will you/do you let your kids eat junk food?

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I was watching a show were this women won't let her kids any junk food. Such as chips, candy, cookies, etc...
She got mad at the dad for giving them Caption Crunch for breakfast. She prefers boiled eggs and fruits. Also everything has to be gluten free.

I'm not judging those who do this with their kid, I'm just wondering how many parents do this with their kid.

When I have a kid, I'll let them eat what they want. But to a certain point. It doesn't hurt to have a snack. But not were they eat a whole bag of chips in one sitting.

I'm not judging those who do and dont. I'm just curious. 😊

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I swore I wouldn't be that parent that lets their kids eat candy and junk food. Yeah right, that didn't last long. I am trying to get him to eat less as his doctor says he's too hyper and we need to cut out sugar. Easier said than done though, sugar is in everything. We've cut down intake by probably half so far and I do see a difference.

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I will let my kids eat food like that, but only sometimes. I definitely want to start her out with healthy foods. So far she loves fruits and vegetables and I want to keep that up. I'm a picky eater so I'd really love for my kids to be more open and eat more healthy foods. But of course some chips and sugary cereals are a nice treat.

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In moderation it's fine. When they're really little probably not. And that woman's kids are going to have health problems if she has them on a gluten free diet if they don't actually need it

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Once in a while junk food is good as a reward. You don't want to deprive your kids to only healthy foods and not letting them try junk. You probably will only ate them for failure later on when they have the choice to eat whatever they want. 
Education is key. Teach them why you eat  mostly healthy, and that it is okay to have junk once in a while in moderation.. hopefully they will grow will grow with the right mindset, and continue with your teachings. I'm against quick junk food for kids. My nephew only eats crap, and is upset that he can't fill up properly. It must be his genes not the hot pockets and pizza bites that he much rather eat than my carefully prepared steak with green beans and mushrooms. It makes me cranky my sister and I will cook some yummy clean fish only to have him and his dad make faces and eat some chicken nuggets from the freezer. My sister adopted him as a teenager, so changing his eating habits has been super challenging. We are raising her other two kids to eat better than that. 
Hopefully one day they won't be upset because they are soft and whimsy instead of muscular and fit😅. Btw I have talked to him about the role diet plays on his development, but he does not believe me I guess..

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On very rare occasion. The Western diet is extremely harmful and can cause lots if problems even if it doesn't show up until later in life. It also creates bad habits for the long term. I wish I woud have been taught to eat healthier growing up bc now I struggle with my health, weight and habits. Its not something that is fun to change later. I think its fine to take your kids out for a treat once in awhile, but do it less often and it becomes special. Bonbarding their developing bodies with processed sugar, trans fats and other foods that inhibit correct development does not sound like love to me.

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To an extent. I am a teacher and I love to eat lunch w my students every once in a while. It lets me get to know them on a whole different level. And what I noticed.. thee absolute brightest kids in my class had the craziest lunches packed... lots of junk! I'm sure they have a nice dinner but it's obvious the junk food won't effect the kids in that aspect much. These kids were also not overweight, either, and very well taken care of. Letting your kid enjoy being a kid is awesome and I encourage it. My step kids know they can't just eat crap all day but they're welcome to whatever they want after they eat a good breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

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I give my son junk food mainly after he eats . Like if he eats cereal for breakfast then asks for a popsicle in the after noon my answer is most likely no . But if he eats a good breakfast then sure he can have one .. for snack he gets fruits or crackers something like that .. basically he only gets sweets if he eats a meal .

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I will when he's older. I will teach him moderation and how to enjoy the little things. He won't be introduced to them until he's older like double digits though. I've seen too many kids get addicted and refuse any other food, but then again that could be poor parenting.

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My son loves junk food lol but I only let him have it in moderation, and the rest of the time he gets fruits, veggies ect 
I don't see a problem with it as long as hats not the only thing they're getting

Will you/do you let your kids eat junk food?

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