You feed your kids a strict diet and your family thinks its stupid?

We had to deal with people who did not really believe our daughter was lactose intolerant and kept offering her "just a small bowl" of ice cream.

We sat down with these folks and had a frank talk. We told them that, until they respected our wishes, our daughter would not be around them. After three days, they relented.

All the best.

Have you thought about leading by example and just making comments now and again? For example, do you know how many calories is in that, or I saw a tv programme about what too much fat does to your heart, etc etc (and also say it to the aunt). If you are subtle, it shouldn't make Ann conscious about her weight, but she should see it as good advice. Take her under your wing, if you're really worried. You can't do more than be her friend, unfortunately it's up to her mother to raise her and she sounds a bit neglected the way you tell it. It probably isn't in anybody's interest to have an argument about it and fall out. Just try and let the 5 year old know what is healthy to eat and bad for them yourself, if you can. Btw, it occurs to me that you came from a very strict background yourself, and maybe you are over-reacting a little? Are you sure it's that bad? Just checking! :)

I'm a vegetarian & am raising my daughter vegetarian as well. I know all too well how people take it upon themselves to voice their unwanted opinions & feed her meat behind my back. My family is supportive of my decision, however my ex's mother is not. She feeds her meat & sweets when I'm not around, therefore she is no longer allowed to be alone with my daughter. People like my ex's mother & your teacher's mother are not only disrespecting the wishes of the parent, but also breaking their trust as well. I personally have a zero tolerance policy for this kind of behavior.

I'm not that strict but I don't let mine have sweets too much or things like that. I just don't think they need it. I know some parents let their kids eat anything. For instance my step-daughter's Mom gives her twinkies, cheetos, ect. Junk like that I don't think is necessary especially for a child under two. I don't let my son eat that type of food and I don't let her eat it when she is at our house. Over here she has fruit and organic baby/toddler snack. They have fruit and veggies in them and she eats them just find so I don't see the point in giving her anything else. I also don't give her fruit punch like her Mom we give her gerber juice. Her Mom claims she won't drink it but we have never had a problem it must just be at her house.

I haven't but I would respect other peoples wishes...my cousin is married to a Muslim man and they don't eat pork....and I have never, nor would I ever disrespect them by eating pork in front of them or give it to their kids...now if its my house, I will eat what I please but I would never go to their house munching on some pork rinds....lol

I guess I kind of had a situation like that...My in-laws got on a HUGE soy milk binge and believed that everyone should drink it...even my then infant son...I was strongly against it for a young child...I think for an adult it is fine if they choose but I will never give it to my children...and I fought and fought with my husband until I stopped letting them go over there and then I made my point to my MIL that he CAN NOT have soy milk and that is that...if they can not respect my wishes...then they can not keep him at their house...

Im not vegetatian or vegan, and I don't stick my kid on a strict diet, but I believe what ever you feed your child is your choice, if you believe its best for your child, so be it, the child is yours, you're the parent and I believe that if you want your child to eat healthy, stand your ground, no one else can tell you whats best for your child.

My brother converted to muslim and he doesn't let his kids eat pork, so we abide by what he says just to keep the peace in the family.

Ugh...my family did this all the time to me. I just finally told them, "Look, you had your chance to raise your children the way you wanted to, don't you think that I deserve the same respect?" They finally backed off once they saw how serious I was about it.

being the grand parent probably raised you and you turned out fine and they have more experience they probably do know better. I would let them eat the pork and when they are old enough to decide to not eat pork or whatever that is there choice.

No I honestly think that we need to teach our kids to eat healthy but allowed once in a while junk food or fast food.. Like the argument "One little piece won't hurt" and it is true kids are kids and need to have options and not stick to only veggies or only non-sweet or non-fat...just like us adults we can eat healthy but it will not hurt us to eat pork or pizza or a delicious cheeseburger once in a while... My kids do eat veggies, meat, pizza, junk food and fish.. But grandmother's will always spoiled our kids behind our backs no matter what... That's why kids love to go to grandma's.....Kids are kids and they need to enjoy that life cycle...