This goes along with my first question. My son has never had any soda btw. I am just wondering about severe limitation, or putting a stigma on treats. When I was little we had cokes two or three times a week and candy two or three times a week, sometimes more, sometimes less. I and my siblings are all thin, healthy adults with healthy eating habits. My mom never denied or limited us on anything and never said ” You can’t have that because it will make your teeth rot out, or make you fat and unhealthy” I have never raised a child, but I just think of the time I went to my grandmother’s friend’s house when I was little and she had some hershey’s kisses in a jar and my grandma told me I couldn’t have it because it would rot my teeth and so when they weren’t looking I started opening them two at a time and eating it, only because it was forbidden. I am wondering what sorts of things to allow my son to have as he gets older. What are your opinions, thoughts?
I think I will try the parenting section and see what they say too.
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I have a son who is 37 and does nothing but smoke weed and drinks all the time. He works and makes good money. He went to prison in 2003 because he was on crack. He got out and was living with my youngest son who is married. My son threw him out of his home because he got back on crack. He moved in with me because he had no where else to live. He was still drinking. He did finally get a place to live. He ended up seeing a woman who was married and has two children. She is finally divorced but she needs to get out of his life for good. She and my son started doing their weed and drinking all the time. The woman stays at my son’s home every weekend. They smoke pot in front of the two little girls and she also drinks and drives. I also know that she has the little ones in her car and they are not always fastened in their car seats. She was in a wreck 2 years ago and she was drunk. Her mother had her children. She came to my home to call her mother but didn’t tell that she was drunk. A few days later she shows up again with a nice car that her mom bought her. The woman gets food stamps and is selling them. She calls my husband and wants him to buy the food stamps from her. I won’t buy them. She is selling them for drugs and alcohol. I also called D.F.C.S. on her last month to turn her in. I had talked to a woman who gave me an 800 number. I almost didn’t do that. One of my friends had called me long distance and I had let her know what is going on with my son. She had let me know that she would have already turned the woman in. I don’t know what happened to my son but I’m not giving up until she is gone. He also had asked his step-dad for help in getting rid of the woman. If he won’t help then it is up to me to do it. How long does an investigation last until the woman is caught? I called the 800 no. on Nov. 25. My son also does not pay his rent and is getting evicted from his home. How long does an investigation take before something is done? Sorry if this is so long. This has really been hard on me.
I do not allow my son to use his drugs in my home and he does not live with me. Yes, I do know that the woman is selling her food stamps. I know someone who she wants to sell them to.
Am I the only one who has kids who sneak food? I find wrappers and crumbs all over a lot from where they have been sneaking snacks. It’s chips, fruit, fruit cups, cookies, just anything. We have a good dinner every night. I don’t mind if they have treats in moderation but an entire bag of chips is just ridiculous! They don’t do it because they’re hungry. They just binge out on foods they like. I’ve told them not to do this and have asked why they do it but all I ever get is, “I don’t know”. I can’t lock all the food up or else I would. Lol. Anyone else gone through this? Any suggestions on how to curb it? Thanks for any help.
Btw: My son is 7 and my daughter is 4.
Add: I don’t want it to seem like all we have is junk food. I cook sensible meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They eat well and I allow them to have a treat after dinner. I don’t think it will hurt them in moderation. This is why I want to curb them from getting up in the middle of the night or when no one is watching and binging out. (just thought I’d clear that up.) Thanks again. 
my son just turned 15 and he is 6ft 4 and 330 and his coach wont play him because hes too slow and hes very agressive but this is his first sport ever because his mom wouldnt allow sports period but as of sept 2008 i said enough and i just broke the devorce parent planning contract and moved him in with me .his mom had another kid by a meth addic and the guy has turned my son sour against going back .hes much happier now and grades are better and hes got a future but i am kindaworried on how to give him a brake on this football thing . lol hes a beast but needs help . his coach runs him to death trying to dropthis weight but son just dose the work and nothing happens . hes getting very depressed never playing and i know he can helpthe team even now but his coach has cold feet . the custidy thing is pretty much on my side here so thats not a worry but if any professionals or coaches or just someone whos been here could give me anything to help id sure be greatful.
2 great nieces and nephew was sent to my Nov. 16, 2005 because their father is in prison and mother is a drug addict with numerous other problems. Public Aid gives $202 cash and no food allowance. I have tried to get additional help to no avail. Does anyone know where I can get additional help, especially doing the holidays. Help, please
my friends son is in drug court and the test came back positive but he don’t drink, and thats not why he’s in drug court but they told her that her son had to have drank the alcohol, I told her that if he tested positive on one day and took another test the next day he should have come up positive on the second day am i right.
2 great nieces and nephew was sent to my Nov. 16, 2005 because their father is in prison and mother is a drug addict with numerous other problems. Public Aid gives $202 cash and no food allowance. I have tried to get additional help to no avail. Does anyone know where I can get additional help, especially doing the holidays. Help, please
