Question about teaching my son??

Question

Should i teach my son to ask before he goes into the fridge to get a snack or the cupboard?? Me and my husband have very different views on this cause we weren't raise the same way. I never asked and was well behave at other peoples house but he had to ask in his own house. Help Please!!

Answer 1

I always keep healthy snacks available for my kids and their friends to have  anytime...the only restrictions I have about kids getting their own snacks is when it is close to meal time and they may spoil the dinner I have planned...otherwise let them Graze...JUST KEEP IT HEALTHY and Keep Your Kids Active.

Answer 2

Its a personal decision. My children are required to ask for soda or junk food. They are NOT required to ask for a sandwich, juice, or healthy snack like crackers or fruit. There really is no right or wrong answer for this. Maybe you can come to a compromise like me and my husband have.

Answer 3

It would be wise to have the child ask for anything, always saying "please" this teaches them manners and it also is a way to watch their diet.

Answer 4

My son is supposed to ask before helping himself to a snack or drink.  I don't want him grabbing something, even if it's a healthy snack, fifteen minutes before dinner and spoiling his appetite.  When he gets older, I won't require that of him, provided that he's sensible about it and doesn't fill up before mealtime.

If he is thirsty, he is allowed water anytime, but he has to ask if he wants juice (since we only allow one glass of fruit juice a day, aside from orange juice with his breakfast).

Answer 5

I have my daughter ask for what food she wants, when she wants it. That way if we are eating soon or I have something planned involving a meal, I will tell her what she can and/or can not have. I think it just makes good common since.  

Answer 6

That's really your call.  My son is allowed to eat whenever he is hungry, provided that he has a healthy snack.  Since we really don't keep junk food in our house, it isn't a problem.  

Answer 7

Usually I wouldn't say no unless it's before mealtime and I thought it was unnecessary when my girl (6) informing me everytime she goes to the loo or take a snack from the fridge. Then again, my girlfriend told me that it's actually very nice for little ones to develop such habits and it's it's a kind of upbringing to inform what they're about to do. Then she had this classboy who came to our home and kept going to our fridge constantly, he wasn't really wanted a candy or snack, more like a habit. The thing is, when certain habits are developed at home, it's hard to break it when the children are at friend's home without having their parents around.