What am I gonna do with this kid?

[SteveDallas]

Oh another big aggravation... we have a very simple rule: no food anywhere except in the kitchen or dining room. But our daughter is constantly squirreling away chips, popcorn, candy, etc. in her bedroom. It must be mean something.. but what? Just trying to annoy mom & dad? Food issues?

[Spexxvet]

Originally Posted by SteveDallas

Oh another big aggravation... we have a very simple rule: no food anywhere except in the kitchen or dining room. But our daughter is constantly squirreling away chips, popcorn, candy, etc. in her bedroom. It must be mean something.. but what? Just trying to annoy mom & dad? Food issues?

Asserting her own power.

[bluecuracao]

Originally Posted by SteveDallas

Oh another big aggravation... we have a very simple rule: no food anywhere except in the kitchen or dining room. But our daughter is constantly squirreling away chips, popcorn, candy, etc. in her bedroom. It must be mean something.. but what? Just trying to annoy mom & dad? Food issues?

My cousin's daughter does that, but my cousin is a horrible parent (which you aren't, sounds like), so there are some serious underlying issues with them. I'm pretty sure my cousin's kid uses the snacks for dependable comfort and security, rather than anything rebellious.

[funkykule]

I understand that the rule exists in your house about not having food in the bedroom, and am totally for the enforcement of aforementioned rule. I'm interested to know what kind of infestations have you had in your houses from food etc. ants/mice/cockroaches?

All I've ever experienced are mice, who come indoors more for the heat and shelter in Winter, than the food (they don't like my mother's cooking-rude bastards). Also the house being 150 years old and not sealed very well means they get in easier than in newer houses.