Should I just let this go? - Page 2

[crunchy_mama]

I think you have a good plan. I would want to see a menu to know how bad it usually is and what subs you can bring and see if you can make it decent enough. If not then I would be on the search for something else.

[h4ppyphant0m]

I can understand her contract on requiring that kids not bring in their own food. However, with that in mind, I would be looking for a new DCP. Maybe a local SAHM that shares your ideals?

[redvlagrl]

I've had to deal with this too. DD goes to daycare twice a week and gets (IMO) junk. Cereal bars, hot dogs sometimes, kraft dinner. BUT we love our provider and she is super flexible which is essential for us. So I let it slide (except I told her NO juice).

I figure that DD is going to want some junk and I don't want anything to be forbidden, so that's where it will be. Actually I'm sure most people consider the food they get at my daycare to be healthy. Whatever. At least they always have veggies and fruit every day. We believe in everything in moderation as I was raised in a no junk household and have had serious eating issues.

At home we have nothing processed except crackers, no canned goods, no preservatives etc. Mostly organic and local produce.

ETA: some lunches are better - skillets with egg, pasta, rice bowls and veggies, mini pizzas with veggies. The really bad stuff (KD, hotdogs etc) she only gets about once a month.

[Artichokie]

i would never permit my 2 yr old to eat those foods and frankly i don't care who i offend by saying so. We even bring out own food to gramma's house because the food she offers is not acceptable, period. I vote for finding a new care provider.

[JacqNS]

My concern would be that having this junky food "once per week" could evolve into a situation where your DS becomes accustomed to these foods and begins requesting them often or at home.

If healthy food is your priority (and I think you are absolutely justified in feeling this way), I would look into finding another daycare provider.

[jeninejessica]

I would say it totally depends on how receptive she is once you start talking to her. If she gets offended and acts as if hot dogs and KD -are- good food, then I might take a step back, but if she responds well and perhaps asks for ideas, or is willing to listen to some of your ideal meals, then that's different.

Also, if she seems to be listening, I would definately share more about your family life with her! I am here at mothering and at the place I am in my life, solely because a stranger started writing a journal about her natural parenting life. Until then I had heard of -none- of the things she talked about. About 9 months after I'd started reading this blogger, and becoming really interested in her parenting and lifestyle choices... I by fluke babysat for a new family in my neighborhood. They ran out the door barely speaking to me, but left me a note saying that the baby would need to be held over the toilet once every hour, and that she probably would fuss when I put her diaper back on. Also that the two older kids would get changed in their own room, and then get into bed in the parents room, which had two queen sized beds in it. The baby would sleep on the couch, because they didn't own a crib, and they had left her a bottle, but she might not take it at all. Needless to say, had I not been previously educated on natural parenting, I would have thought these guys were absolute kooks!! So that's my long explanation to say that your choices may seem very weird to her... but if you take the time to explain things and help her understand the reasoning and the thoughts behind it-- who knows, you might not only gain a supporter, but you might change someone's life!