My DDs are aged 5, 3 and 8 mo.
I made dinner today for the older two, and sat them down to eat (fajitas, a favourite of theirs). All fine.
Baby then needed a breastfeed so I asked my 5yo and 3yo to continue eating, as the baby needed a breastfeed.
As I went in the living room to feed baby, DDs came in and asked for pudding. I asked if they had both finished their dinners and they said yes. I said I would come in and give them pudding in a bit.
When I went back in the kitchen I discovered they had both thrown their dinners in the bin and then lied to me about it so they could have pudding :(
What am I doing wrong with them? I have explained to them how bad it is to waste food etc and they seem unconcerned :(
I can understand this from the 3yo (nearly 4), but not from the nearly 6yo. She is bright and articulate, and really should know better.
How would you treat this situation? I have banned treats for next week, but really am wondered how I am going so wrong with them.
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redandyellowbits · 19/04/2013 19:04
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