Western parents' methods of educating their children about diet
American parents are also very concerned about their children's diet for a day, but compared with China's parents, it is a far cry from each other. Americans never force their children to eat more, let alone give them bird's nest, because adults don't eat it either. American families with high education will take the initiative to supplement calcium for their children, and they are also forbidden to drink soft drinks such as Coca-Cola and eat sugar. The difference is that American children start to eat by themselves from the day they can hold a spoon, and even if they cover their faces, their parents will not care. Moreover, since the first grade of primary school, American children have lunch at school every noon, and no parents will go home to cook for their children. Students from poor families can now have free lunch at school. What children want to eat at school and what they don't want to eat are all decided by themselves, and parents can't see or know. Middle-class children bring food to school, mostly a sandwich, a bottle of juice and a dessert. Parents don't know anything about how children eat, how much they eat and how much they throw away.
When American families eat, it is up to them to decide how many dishes to put on the table, what children like to eat and what they don't like to eat. American parents treat their children equally and respect their personal wishes. In fact, almost all American children don't like to eat green vegetables. Some American parents will let their children eat some. If they insist on not eating, they won't eat. Although American parents know the nutritional value of green vegetables, they will never force their children to eat them. When American children eat, they can immediately put down their knives and forks, or even leave the table when they are full. American parents will not trick their children into eating more eloquently, saying that they will leave the table when they are full.
The attitude and practice of Americans in eating embodies a core goal of American children's education: to cultivate children's independent thinking ability. Children must decide for themselves what they like to eat, what they don't like to eat, or whether they are full. If he doesn't have enough to eat, but doesn't eat for fun, then he will starve to death after a while, which deserves it, because it is his own choice. He must bear the consequences, really taste the pain, and won't make the same mistake next time. Americans love to say that making mistakes is an indispensable learning process, and children's pedagogy pays special attention to this understanding. American parents believe that children's lives are their own, and children can only live their own independent lives now and in the future. Therefore, it is necessary to cultivate children's ability to live independently as soon as possible. On the contrary, parents in China think that their children are young, lack of life experience and have no ability to make correct choices, so parents must make decisions for their children. For example, children don't like to eat green vegetables, so adults will definitely force them to eat; Children only eat a bowl of rice, and adults must force them to eat more.
In these two different living environments, American children may inevitably go hungry often, while China children are full from morning till night. Because American children don't eat green vegetables, they have to rely on vitamins to supplement their nutrition. Children in China have eaten enough nutrition in rice, and all they need is bird's nest and ginseng. American children know from an early age that they should decide what they want and what they don't want, whether they are hungry or full; Children in China know from an early age that adults know more than children, so they should listen to them everywhere. American children can say whatever they want when they are young. If they don't want to eat, they say they are full. They have full confidence and can gain the trust of their parents. Children in China know from an early age that what they say will not be trusted, and they have to wait for orders from adults. Please adults every day. Say it's delicious if you don't like it. Say you want to eat when you are full.
As a result, the favorite sentence of American children when they grow up is: "I know, I will." When children in China grow up, their favorite words are: "I am obedient, I am a good boy". American children are half hungry and half full, and lonely. They can say whatever they want and do whatever they want. And China's children, with bulging bellies and ruddy faces. When they grow up, they obey their leaders and work hard. They say what the leader tells them to say and do what the leader tells them to do.
No matter what children eat and whether they are full or not, American parents strictly discipline their children's eating habits. When Americans eat, they are not allowed to put a plate to their mouth, Zhang Zhu is not allowed to chew with his mouth and his lips creak, he is not allowed to suck noodles, porridge or other liquids loudly, he is not allowed to mumble with his mouth full, and he is absolutely not allowed to spit out what he has put into his mouth. From an early age, children are trained to peel ribs with knives and forks, chicken, duck, fish and shrimp, and only fork meat or shrimp. And when peeling meat and bones, they can't cut out the sound on the porcelain plate. As soon as they hit the ball, their parents will stare at them, and the children must apologize quickly.
Parents in China pay attention to material benefits, what their children eat and how much they eat, and generally don't care much about what they eat. Adults and children eat loudly, smack their lips, drink soup, pick their teeth and burp, and have a good time.
American children pay attention to etiquette and respect others when they grow up; Children in China pay attention to themselves and their desires when they grow up.
Differences between Chinese and American parents in educating their children to eat.
Photographed by China Marjorie.
1 pumpkin, with 5 combinations.
In the eyes of many parents, especially grandparents, as long as the baby is willing to eat more, even if it takes more energy and time. "But chasing the baby to feed, or just making what the baby likes to eat, is not a scientific feeding method." In the circle of friends, Hangzhou girl Qi Xue is a single-digit capable mother.
There are many reasons why babies can't eat well, one of which is poor appetite, especially the sultry weather, which causes babies to sweat more. It is important to match soup with refreshing food. Look at the menu of Qixuejia: miscellaneous grains porridge mixed with organic raisins, homemade apple yogurt, cheese mushroom chicken pasta with asparagus and carrots, Chinese cabbage, vegetable intake is very important, peach porridge with coconut milk and purple rice porridge. ...
"Recently made pumpkin pudding, pumpkin corn beef patties, pumpkin broth risotto, pumpkin pudding, spaghetti with corn pumpkin meat sauce. The core is to choose local materials of the season, match meals according to the pyramid, cook in different modes, guide children to eat by themselves, and establish good dining habits. " I firmly believe that the seven snows of parenting first remind children not to eat for more than half an hour, eat as much as they want, and don't force or stuff ducks.
American mother waved.
Stop, don't feed the children.
According to relevant survey statistics, about 40% of babies have various eating problems. Then, only by helping the baby to form good eating habits and reducing the excessive concern of parents can the child eat "normally" and eat happily.
Ms. Xiaodou, who has settled in the United States, said that children eat delicious food and give them whatever they want. The way to do this is simple. The child will ask him three times every time he doesn't eat. Take the food away if you don't eat it, and the child will only be hungry. Finally, when the child is hungry, he will understand that he must eat.
"American children start to eat by themselves from the day they can hold spoons, and even if they get all over their faces, their parents will not care." Mother Xiaoyue said that the motivation of this practice comes from American parents, who regard their children as equals and respect their wishes.
Even in the face of vegetables that almost all children don't like, Ms. Xiaoyue said that some American parents will let their children eat some, and if they insist on not eating, they will not eat. This incident also illustrates a goal of American children's education: to cultivate children's ability to think independently.
How to educate children to eat well
Come and eat. Can't let the child's temper. Younger babies can prepare children's dining tables and chairs for their children. Cultivate children to adapt slowly.
When eating, improve and inform the children. If the child doesn't eat, don't force the child. Parents just sit at the table by themselves. When children see adults at the table, they will naturally follow.
Don't force children to eat. When you feed the baby. When children make it clear that they don't eat certain foods. Parents should not force their children to eat.
The usual meals should be diversified. Pay special attention to the richness and diversity of colors. You can prepare a lovely set of tableware for your child.
Eat less children and snacks at ordinary times. Especially an hour before dinner. Children eat too many snacks, and when it comes time to eat, they naturally can't eat any more.
Older babies, when parents cook, can let their children participate in a safe range. Have fun.
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