Entitled sister-in-law tells woman to stop eating her nightly scoop of ice cream so her daughter won't be tempted to eat some, woman refuses: ‘I deserve my little treats’

Certain parenting styles might clash with the outside world's reality. The two extremes of parenting vary from heavy helicoptering to careless ignorance. It's important to find a balance of the two to help your child exercise what it means to have everything in moderation. One way a parent can practice this balance is through food—a healthy relationship with food looks like having anything you'd like in moderation. Of course, if allergies or dietary restrictions come into play, that's a different story. This also teaches your child to understand what the word "no" means and that not everything in life will be given to them, no matter how big or small.

The woman who posted this next Reddit story is venting about her sister-in-law, who expects her to compromise her dietary routine for the sake of the sister-in-law's daughter. The woman's sister, husband, and daughter are staying with her for the week, and the woman refuses to compromise on principle. Not everyone uses substances to ease the stress of everyday life; some use ice cream and other sweet treats. Scroll to read the entire story below.

Kids should be able to have some ice cream once in a while, right? If the woman decides to share her sweet treat ritual with her niece, that's her prerogative. However, if the woman decides she'd rather not allow her niece to pig out on her vice, that's also fine. The woman shouldn't have to hide or stop her routine completely because her niece cannot take “no” for an answer, a behavior likely enabled by her mother.
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