I 100% agree! It is a ginormous, multi-headed beast. As a mom trying to see the world through my children’s eyes, it is easy to become disheartened. The messaging comes from every direction. Only mom’s advice is boring or difficult… every other way is bright! colorful! fast! fun! easy! popular! Convincing little ones to forego the convenience foods designed to create addiction seems near impossible, so I just try to “limit” them where I can. The first step is recognizing that the beast does exist… that it’s not “just” you weakness or lack of willpower. The system is in fact designed this way now. You can sit there and be a victim, or you can strive to do better.
I 100% agree! It is a ginormous, multi-headed beast. As a mom trying to see the world through my children’s eyes, it is easy to become disheartened. The messaging comes from every direction. Only mom’s advice is boring or difficult… every other way is bright! colorful! fast! fun! easy! popular! Convincing little ones to forego the convenience foods designed to create addiction seems near impossible, so I just try to “limit” them where I can. The first step is recognizing that the beast does exist… that it’s not “just” you weakness or lack of willpower. The system is in fact designed this way now. You can sit there and be a victim, or you can strive to do better.