OT: how do I explain fitting in re matching foods others are eating

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Our young teen/tween daughter has several foods she must avoid, and a friend has

commented a couple of times that as she grows she needs to learn that I can't

match everything her friends are eating (in the context of matching what the

other campers eat etc).

How do I explain that matching where I can *is* important to her fitting in

where she can (she already stands out in several other ways that can't be

avoided), and that this is more important as she grows up/matures, not less

important. The person has young children (nowhere near tween-age), and little or

no experience with food sensitivities. & nbsp;

Thanks.

-- Sent from my Palm Pixi

[Guest guest]

How do I explain that matching where I can *is* important to her fitting in

where she can (she already stands out in several other ways that can't be

avoided), and that this is more important as she grows up/matures, not less

important.

Just like that! It might also help to ask her if she remembers what it was like

being a teen. Its tough enough even when you're not different. I agree with you

completely. You are not going to be able to match everything, but helping her

fit in where she can is a good thing.

Karla

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> Our young teen/tween daughter has several foods she must avoid, and a friend

has commented a couple of times that as she grows she needs to learn that I

can't match everything her friends are eating (in the context of matching what

the other campers eat etc).

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> How do I explain that matching where I can *is* important to her fitting in

where she can (she already stands out in several other ways that can't be

avoided), and that this is more important as she grows up/matures, not less

important. The person has young children (nowhere near tween-age), and little or

no experience with food sensitivities. & nbsp;

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> Thanks.

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> -- Sent from my Palm Pixi

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