"I know this is going to be tough to hear, but as a parent you are supposed to be one of the responsible people in the house. Part of that includes acting like an adult. Here are some tips for acting like an adult: 1. If you disagree with someone, have a conversation about it. 2. Consider the well-being of your children. 3. Be honest with your spouse."
"Here's an idea: have a discussion with your wife about the limit and then present it to the kids as a rule you're all going to follow. You can set a positive example of self-moderation. We limit our kids to 20 pieces and it's enough. And a lot of the candy is crap anyway (though, I feel like candy variety is going way down these days-it's all the same-what happened to Mary Jane's?!)"
Parents should act like responsible adults by discussing disagreements with their spouse rather than avoiding confrontation. Consider the well-being of the children and be honest about household rules. Avoid tactics such as hiding candy, blaming others, or teaming up against the other parent. Establish a clear, agreed-upon candy limit and present it to the children as a family rule. Model self-moderation and make the process engaging by letting kids sort, choose favorites, and trade, which helps them learn limits while still enjoying treats.
Read at Slate Magazine
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