Growing boys eat a lot! As a parent, it can be tough to decide how much is too much or too expensive for your growing boy. Recently, Reddit user u/Outside_Stomach_877 shared a story on the AITA subreddit about her 11-year-old son, Adam, who loves food.
OP’s son , an 11-year-old boy, loves to eat and often snacks when OP isn’t looking. OP cooks balanced meals daily, which Adam and OP’s husband Mike enjoy, though Mike likes to eat out after work. Mike has a rule that his labeled food is off-limits, but Adam often breaks this rule, making Mike very upset. Despite OP reminding Adam not to touch his dad’s food, Adam feels it’s unfair that Mike gets steak and ribs while he only gets chicken, turkey, and pork chops. OP explained that steak is too expensive to buy every week at $14 a pound. OP considered asking Mike to buy extra food for Adam but worried about not addressing Adam’s feelings of being left out.
Scroll down below to read the story in OP’s own words.
1. OP’s 11-year-old son, Adam, loves to eat and often eats food in the fridge marked for OP’s husband, Mike, causing conflicts.
2. OP’s son loves to eat, often munches when unsupervised; OP cooks daily, and both husband and son enjoy her meals without complaints.
3. OP’s husband Mike brings home comfort food from the bar weekly, and there’s a rule that his labeled tray is off limits to everyone else.
4. OP’s son consistently breaks the rule, infuriating Mike to the point where he screams and curses if his favorite ribeye is missing when he comes home from work.
5. OP has repeatedly warned their son, who struggles to follow instructions, to stop eating his father’s food and respect boundaries to avoid his father’s angry outbursts.
6. OP cautioned their son that repeated disregard for boundaries would result in him facing consequences alone. Son expressed frustration over food disparities, countered by OP citing steak’s costliness.
7. OP considered discussing with their husband the possibility of buying extra food for Adam to resolve the issue, concerned about not fully addressing their son’s feelings of exclusion.
8. OP clarifies that her husband’s discipline involves yelling and taking away privileges, not physical punishment. Please refrain from assuming otherwise.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.
9. Let a kid be a kid.
10. As a parent, YTA for not listening to Adam’s needs.
11. Let Adam enjoy his food like a normal kid.
12. Adam’s not asking for much—YTA for denying him.
13. You’re neglecting Adam’s emotional connection to food.
14. YTA for treating Adam’s hunger like a crime.
15. Let him grow.
16. What kind of mother are you?
17. Parents should prioritize their child’s nutrition and happiness. YTA for making Adam feel deprived over food choices.
18. Parents should prioritize their child’s nutrition and happiness. YTA for making Adam feel deprived over food choices.
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