"The internet has my children obsessed with US fries and square burgers when the best chips in the world are right on their doorstep I have a relaxed approach to nutrition. Like many dads, I figure that if the kids are eating, then all is well. It doesn't really matter if they are having a Nutella sandwich for dinner or"
"a bowl of Skittles for breakfast, I just figure that, hey, if their tiny little maws are stuffed with something vaguely edible, they are less likely to be using those maws to screech at me."
Internet exposure has made the children obsessed with US-style fries and square burgers despite superior local chips being available nearby. The parent maintains a relaxed approach to nutrition and prioritizes having the children eat over strict dietary rules. Convenience and quiet are valued, so treats like Nutella sandwiches and bowls of Skittles are accepted as meals. The parent believes that if the children are sufficiently fed, they will be less likely to cause disruption. Local food traditions and higher-quality chips are being overlooked in favor of American fast-food aesthetics.
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