S/o- Did I grow up functional or not?

amother

OP ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:32 pm

Was reading all the typical foods that people are suggesting for meals.

This is how I grew up

Breakfast: Cereal & milk

Lunch: Tuna Sandwich

Snack: Chips or pretzels or cookies

Supper:
-fish sticks & corn
-pasta & cheese
-hot dogs or deli sandwiches & French fries
- pizza & knishes
- etc usually something from the freezer or can, once in a while something like meatloaf or chicken homemade.

We weren't hungry. But is this considered functional?

amother

Thistle

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:36 pm

yes!!
sounds like what my kids eat. I try to serve a few veggies.

amother

Tan ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:36 pm

Yes it’s functional. Not having gourmet 5 course fancy meals doesn’t equal dysfunction.

amother

Ruby

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:36 pm

I think it's functional. Only thing is that supper was mostly freezer instead of fresh homemade stuff (chicken, rice, meatballs, etc) but overall everything sounds normal. There is also more focus on health and balanced diet, etc now then back then (and I'm pretty young).

amother

Maize

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:36 pm

amother OP wrote:

Very functional. Assuming you didn't have to rummage for it, or clean a plate before you ate.

Cookin4days

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:37 pm

Yes could the meals be more nutritious maybe but your mom fed you and fed you well so that’s functional

amother

↑ Tan ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:38 pm

amother Leaf wrote:

Nor functional to me. Supper is mainly processed and unhealthy

That’s not what functional means. She didn’t ask if you think it’s the healthiest. It’s definitely functional and it’s not deprived or neglected.

amother

Amaranthus

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:39 pm

Yes. This sounds very typical. With some veggies I assume. Carrot sticks or frozen peas or cut up peppers type, easy.

amother

Lime

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:52 pm

Functional yes, ideal no. Just supper I think should have had a bit less junk and a bit more fresh food

giftedmom

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 7:53 pm

Did it feel functional to you? Did you feel like you were lacking? Were you picky eaters? Was your mother very busy? I think it depends on the bigger picture.

mommyhood

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:01 pm

I know so many families whose suppers look like yours, way more than seems to be represented in the other thread. We have allergies so I can’t do a lot of frozen foods but I was baffled by the elaborate meals people seem to prepare regularly especially the breakfasts.

amother

Fern ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:14 pm

amother Amaranthus wrote:

Yes. This sounds very typical. With some veggies I assume. Carrot sticks or frozen peas or cut up peppers type, easy.

Just wondering is it very typical on a consistent bases? And in what circles?
We grew up with hot fresh dinners. Meatballs and spaghetti, chicken and rice. Etc. Soup salad and cut up fruit on most days. (Poor middle class. )

amother

↑ Tan ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:16 pm

amother Fern wrote:

In all families where the mother works or has a lot going on

amother

↑ Fern ↓

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:18 pm

amother Tan wrote:

In all families where the mother works or has a lot going on

I know many working busy families who are not eating processed foods nightly or consistently.
I'm really curious if this is specific to certain communities?

amother

↑ Tan

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:20 pm

amother Fern wrote:

I know many working busy families who are not eating processed foods nightly or consistently.
I'm really curious if this is specific to certain communities?

Who are your circles that can so perfectly manage to work full time and cook fresh suppers nightly and also stay sane? I'm not in a specific community, JPF. Sorry can't help you stereotype.

amother

↑ Fern

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:26 pm

amother Tan wrote:

Who are your circles that can so perfectly manage to work full time and cook fresh suppers nightly and also stay sane? I'm not in a specific community, JPF. Sorry can't help you stereotype.

No ill feelings meant.
I was really curious if this is location dependent . No I'm not trying to stereotype but I know of very few (working ) moms who serve processed foods on a consistent often bases.
Sorry for any hard feelings. None meant

amother

DarkKhaki

Sun, Jul 28 2024, 8:29 pm

Does it really matter if imas think you grew up functional or not? You know the answer. And food is just one element in a big picture. You could have gourmet meals and still have an extremely dysfunctional childhood..