Up to 35% of China's grain is wasted every year, which is far from the "CD-ROM Action" and "cherishing grain" that we have always advocated. Recently, in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, a father taught his children to cherish food in a special way, but his practice caused controversy. So, how to educate children to cherish food?

Solve the problem from the root

Before educating children to cherish food, we must first understand why children throw away leftovers. Parents should solve the problem from the root. For example, children can eat snacks before meals and eat less next time. If children don't know how to deal with leftovers, parents should teach them the right way.

Cultivate correct ideas

To educate children to cherish food, we must first cultivate children's correct concepts and let them know that food is hard to come by from an early age. Parents can let their children know the importance and preciousness of food by telling stories and watching videos.

Establish principles

Parents can set some principles for their children, such as "eat as much as you can" and "don't throw away leftovers". These principles can help children develop good eating habits and avoid wasting food.

lead by example

Parents should lead by example, eat out less, pack leftovers, and educate their children to take as much as they eat and never waste food. Only when parents do it themselves can children better understand the importance of cherishing food.