How do I tell my husband?

Question

How do I tell my husband that just because a 10 piece chicken nugget meal at McDonalds is only $1 or $2 more does not mean that a 2 1/2 year old needs it, that a happy meal is just fine. This is the second time that he has done this, I told him the first time that he does not need 10 chicken nuggets (so he ate two), I told him last night to get him a happy meal, we were in a different city and I didn't know where McDonalds was so I couldn't have gone, and he did it again (this time he ate 9). I have a overweight cousin, so I tell my husband that we don't want our child to look like him we can not get him a 10 piece, he just kinda says oh ok with it.

What can I say to my husband that makes it so he will not buy this big meal for him anymore?

Answer 1

omg i have the same situation with my cousins and its the father that overfeeds them.

i would bring up the health issues that occur in overweight children and the issues that could come up later in life. these children are prone to build complexes. EATING HABITS ARE LEARNED YOUNG. key word is learned. he has to teach him right from the beginning. a 2 year old eating 10 nugs....i dont know about that. yall should just stop eating at McDons all together...that SH*t is horrid. They use Grade F meat. thats the same Grade that is used in dog food. Chew on that.

Best of luck!

Answer 2

Just tell him that you love him and that you are worried about his health, he mite get cholesterol an that will follow with a hardtack and that you don't want anything bad must happen to him.

Answer 3

Don't go to McDonald's so often.  If your son eats there often enough that you're worried about this being an issue, then he eats there too much.  A kid eating nine nuggets once in a few months won't make him fat.  A kid eating nine nuggets three times a week is another problem.  Yes, I agree that a 10 piece is way too much for a two year old.  But if you just take McDonald's out of the situation, you don't have to worry about convincing your husband.  It will be healthier for all of you if McDonald's just isn't an option anymore.

Answer 4

you could just let your child eat the nuggets just because most likely they will just burn off when he gets older.  Or you could just get the happy meal and tell him that it is more nutritious and better for him. (preferably with apples)

Answer 5

tell him to buy it if he is so pressed about getting his moneys worth, but take half of the nuggest out of the box before you give it to your child so he doesnt not get in the habit of eating tons....especially McDonalds.

Answer 6

Ummmmm.... sorry, but I wouldn't let my kids eat at McDonalds ever in the first place.   If I'm stuck on the road I'd rather get them a milk and muesli bar from a corner shop.

3 Thumbs Down!!?  You people obviously don't know how chicken nuggets are made!!!  And people feed them to their kids!

Answer 7

You should sit down with your husband and talking to him. I agree with Maria P. Tell him how you feel about it. I don't know is if all husband, but it seem that they think it's ok, and don't undersand why we mother don't want them to do things. It's like they want to be the good guy. If sitting down with you husband does not work. Look up some thing on the net about how much you son should eat, or take your husband with you to your son doctor and have his doctor tell him some fax about overeating for a young boy his age. Some wedsit I like to go to is.Parenthin.com, and WebMD.  Hope they can help.

Answer 8

How about printing out the nutriential value information on chicken nugget meal, as well as some online information about childhood obesity?

Compromise on how often to go to McDonalds...there are other healthy fast food choices out there...Also, when it's just you and your child, feed him in a more healthful fashion. You are right to be concerned....you and your husband are setting your child's eating habits for the rest of his life!! Good luck.

Answer 9

Explain how you feel. Tell him exactly what you just posted (cousin, etc.). Tell him that once in a while (and in case of emergency) is fine but you rather not "corrupt" you kid's taste buds with fast food so early in life.

He should understand if you explain it on a calm way. Don't flip out on him.

Answer 10

Is your husband overweight?  If your husband is overweight, he probably has never been educated about healthy eating styles.  Maybe instead of just telling him your son doesn't need all the nuggets, really sit down w/ him and explain why you're worried.  Do this when you're not in the middle of it and you're not feeling as emotional.  I find my husband listens better to me when I'm not coming at him in a reactionary kind of way.

Also, if you can look online and find statistics about childhood obesity, you could show him. There will be information on how much calories a child his age should be taking in and what his normal weight/etc. should be.  Maybe take him to the doctor w/ you next time and they can explain the life-long ramifications as well as the difficulties he can face as an overweight child growing up.