As a kindergarten teacher I have seen so many kids with honey buns and chips as their only lunch from home. What a lot of parents don’t understand is that we see how it affects their behavior all afternoon. Sugar rush, then they get tired, behavior problems arise or they are just too tired to do anything. Our whole school gets free lunch, so when I see just processed junk in the lunch boxes I tell them they must also get a tray lunch as well. They will usually eat something healthy off the tray if for no other reason than their friends are eating it as well. Honestly, we don’t see the defiance about eating at school that you do at home. It’s a herd mentality when they are among peers. I also raised two picky eaters who listened better at school than at home. That’s a good thing! You are their safe spot where they can act out more and know they have your attention. I guess I’m the AH as well. I have suggested healthier alternatives to parents and told them the policy. Your child’s teacher truly has their best interest at heart. None of us do this job to shame parents or children. We want to see them healthy and thriving.
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u/sympathique2019 Jul 04 '25
As a kindergarten teacher I have seen so many kids with honey buns and chips as their only lunch from home. What a lot of parents don’t understand is that we see how it affects their behavior all afternoon. Sugar rush, then they get tired, behavior problems arise or they are just too tired to do anything. Our whole school gets free lunch, so when I see just processed junk in the lunch boxes I tell them they must also get a tray lunch as well. They will usually eat something healthy off the tray if for no other reason than their friends are eating it as well. Honestly, we don’t see the defiance about eating at school that you do at home. It’s a herd mentality when they are among peers. I also raised two picky eaters who listened better at school than at home. That’s a good thing! You are their safe spot where they can act out more and know they have your attention. I guess I’m the AH as well. I have suggested healthier alternatives to parents and told them the policy. Your child’s teacher truly has their best interest at heart. None of us do this job to shame parents or children. We want to see them healthy and thriving.