A friend (she has no children) at work was telling me about a friend of hers who lives abroad and how brill a parent she is ...her children eat well and don't eat sweets or drink sweet drinks...she told me that one of her children (about 3/4yrs) asked for Cola because other children were having it so she got some vinegar and gave it to the child and said it was coke of course the child is disgusted...and doesn't want it..another example is the children were given some lollipops from a friend who visited ...she told them they were allowed them after dinner..both parents rubbed the lollipops with garlic again the children were disgusted and didn't want them...I understand where their hearts lie but it just doesn't sit well with me!...my hubby thinks it ingenius and funny! ..my children eat well and drink well too but I tell them why I think sweet drinks and sugary foods should be eaten in moderation but they are allowed them occasionally...wot do you lot think?...is it a case of what works well for each family?...I just don't like it if I'm honest!..lol..or am I just being a jugdemental ratbag?
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