Clean eating is a healthy way to eat when followed and most parents would love for their children to eat the same way. There are parents out there who raise their children to eat in a strict manner such as raising them vegan or vegetarian.
Monitoring Your Kid's Diet
Almost all parents monitor their children's food intake on some level. Too much sugar is usually a no-no in most households. However, there are parents who are much more strict and notify their family, friends, and neighbors of what their kids can and can't eat.
Kids being kids will probably do their best to sneak in a treat or two when you're not looking. It is even tougher when kids are in school and tempted to eat the candy and other treats their classmates are eating. Times like these are probably when you hope that your children will remember what you have taught them about eating healthy foods.
Letting Your Kids Decide What to Eat
I've witnessed on many occasions (while dining out) where a parent will ask their children what they wish to eat. Personally, I think that is cool because you let a child make their own decision. However, it also depends on what you are offering as a choice. I've heard parents ask if their kid wants 7-Up or Sprite. I have also met children who have said that they are not allowed to drink soda or eat meat, etc.
Some kids will make certain food choices because they were raised that way while other kids will not think twice about eating a bag of chips and drinking a soda.
As a parent, do you raise your children to eat clean or do you allow them to eat the way they want?
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