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Hilarious 'Think of the Children' Video Shows Why You Shouldn't Feed Them Vegetables

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It’s no secret that a good percentage of children fight their parents when it comes to eating healthy foods, namely vegetables.

But why? Is it a texture issue? Is it the color that turns kids off? What is it about vegetables that kids are so against?

According to a report CBS News in 2017, it may have something to do with the foods that are introduced at an early age.

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“American toddlers are more likely to eat french fries than green vegetables on any given day,” CBS News reported. “…Many young kids also go without any vegetables at all.”

The outlet went on to explain that eating habits start early. If children eat poorly when they’re babies and toddlers, it’s more likely they’ll continue with the same bad habits as adults.

Perhaps the reason our little ones are so averse to healthy choices is because we don’t offer them often enough.

Do your kids like vegetables?

Don’t get me wrong, I give my kids gummy fruit snacks and Graham crackers as much as the next mom. They’re quick, easy, and portable.

Unfortunately, these types of sugary, processed foods may be affecting kids’ tastes and preferences. The Centers for Disease Control suggests that parents ought to serve fruits and vegetables at every meal and snack time.

The Food & Brand Lab at Cornell University also notes that a simple but effective way to encourage vegetable consumption during childhood is to let kids grow their own vegetables.

That’s right. The study done by the university showed that kids who tended a garden were more likely to eat the vegetables they grew.

What a great idea! I might have to try that! Because we all know what happens when kids refuse to eat their veggies.

A lot of tears and gags, of course. If your kids still won’t budge when it comes to their friendly neighborhood greens, don’t let it get you down.

Just watch this hilarious video and know you’re not alone. These poor, unfortunate children have been forced to eat their vegetables, and the results aren’t pretty. They’re side-splitting!

“Think of the children… Save the children.” This is too much! These kids really want nothing to do with anything of the veggie variety.

While some, rare parents, might have a child who loves vegetables, you just might have a picky eater on your hands. Most parents do. Thankfully there are tons of sneaky ways to get those vegetables in undercover.

Try searching recipes for butternut squash mac and cheese, scrambled eggs Dr. Seuss style (green eggs colored with spinach), or sneaky smoothies that taste like a dessert but are actually packed with healthy stuff.

Or just do what these parents did and offer broccoli and squash as is. But make sure you record the reactions. You may just have the next viral kid video!

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Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.
Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.

Sarah's experience as a successful working stay-at-home mom and business owner has given her the chance to write and research often. She stays up to date on the latest in entertainment and offers her views on celebrity stories based on her wide knowledge of the industry. Her success as a former preschool teacher and licensed daycare provider lend to her know-how on topics relating to parenting and childhood education.

Her thoughts on faith and family issues stem from home life and ministry work. Sarah takes time to attend workshops and classes annually that help her to improve and hone her writing craft. She is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature program and her writing has been acclaimed by ACFW and ECPA.
Education
Institute of Children's Literature, Art Institute of Phoenix (Advertising), University of California Irvine (Theater), Snow College (Early Childhood Education)
Location
Arizona
Languages Spoken
English
Topics of Expertise
Entertainment, Faith




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