Originally Posted by JenNJ:
I think withholding food(or using food for reward or punishment) is one of the worst things a caregiver can do. I'm not saying that to make you feel bad, but it's a reality. The kids don't need to "earn" food here. Food is available for those who want it.
Though I won't give a child a special treat if they are misbehaving (like cupcake if a child was hitting, etc.). I don't make them do things to eat meals.
How would the daycare parents react to knowing you withhold lunch?
This is why I asked for help on the issue. It doesn't make me feel bad. I don't think I handled it correctly, so I asked for help. Food was always available - of she wanted to wear a bib. It was sitting there, on her tray, ready for her whenever she chose to put her bib.
When I tell dcp's (because I will today at pickup), they will probably laugh. Dcg is very stubborn and prone to fits when she doesn't get her way. They also really respect me, so I think it's a non-issue with the parents.