Children who cannot feed themselves

littlerat

PolishBigSpender wrote: »

He seemed perfectly capable of blowing bubbles, of drinking from a bottle, reading a comic and other basic things. I've never heard of a disorder that prevents someone from using a knife and fork, yet doesn't hinder them in other activities. Have you?

It's not as if the dexterity required to blow bubbles using one of those little pots of bubble mixture is vastly different from utilising a fork.

Shouldn't you be out working in fields for 50p an hour?!

I've never been so shocked in my life :eek:

meritaten

some of the responses on this thread are more suited to the Arms than marraiges! and all with this sense of 'how dare you come over here and criticise us'! I do hope the mods are watching!
I think PolishBigSpender raised a valid issue!
England Was known at one time for its polite mannerly people - but that was years ago and now its known for its Lager Louts and Chavs...............Sooooo glad I am Welsh (ducks and runs outta room)

shell_girl

PBS was it your child? If not I don't really understand what you're so worked up about. Different strokes for different folks! I think your initial post was deliberately inflammatory, and I think you then went on to add information as it suited you- that is, to back up your point and negate anything others may say.

I also think that some of the replies you've had are a bit 'Daily Mail'.

I was taught as a child to feed myself and to eat with my mouth closed. I was also taught that it was rude to stare at strangers (as I feel you MUST have done to provide the amount of detail that you have done) and to pass judgement about a situation that you don't in all honesty know anything about... but maybe that's just a Welsh thing!!!

andrealm

It'll probably get moved to the Arms anyway, as it's got nothing to do with Moneysaving.

Why should the Op ask, on the basis of seeing one child, whether all children in this country are like this? Children differ greatly in the age at which they acquire different skills, whether they are British, Polish or whatever. Maybe his table manners left a bit to be desired, but is that really so unusual for a child of 4 or 5, of whatever nationality.

Eta, I know a couple of children who are not very well behaved and can be quite rough with other children, they happen to have Polish parents, but I don't conclude from this, that all Polish parents fail to teach their children how to behave. That would be rather silly.

WhiteHorse

PolishBigSpender wrote: »

My question is this - is this normal for British children? In Poland, you would never see a 5 year old being fed by his parents in such a way!

Although it varies according to area, it is increasingly common.

Many children appear to have little or no knowledge of using a knife and fork either. Eating with their fingers is a frequent sight, as is children as old as 10 being wheeled around in push chairs.

Evolution or devolution?

minimad1970

My son is 15, he has aspergers,hypermobility and dyspraxia, sometimes I have to cut meat up for him, not in public as this would embarrass him. He looks "normal" so the OP would find him really odd if she saw him eating.

nottslass_2

WhiteHorse wrote: »

Although it varies according to area, it is increasingly common.

Many children appear to have little or no knowledge of using a knife and fork either. Eating with their fingers is a frequent sight, as is children as old as 10 being wheeled around in push chairs.

Evolution or devolution?

Really ? I've never ever seen a 10 year old in a push chair !!!!

jamespir

PolishBigSpender wrote: »

I was in the UK for a couple of days for a business trip.

So, I was in a shopping centre, when I decided to buy something to eat from the "food court". After having selected a meal, I sat down - and what do I see? I see someone actually feeding a child of 5-6 years old. The child was having the food not only cut for him, but also given to him - he appeared to be completely incapable of feeding himself. To make matters worse, he was also eating with his mouth OPEN.

Now, before anyone suggests that there was something wrong with the child - he was perfectly capable of drinking some awful sugar-laden drink from the bottle without spilling any.

My question is this - is this normal for British children? In Poland, you would never see a 5 year old being fed by his parents in such a way!

im tempted to say buggar of back ......... but not every child is like that and lots if kids look older than they are plus they may have been something wrong with the child

jamespir

WhiteHorse wrote: »

Although it varies according to area, it is increasingly common.

Many children appear to have little or no knowledge of using a knife and fork either. Eating with their fingers is a frequent sight, as is children as old as 10 being wheeled around in push chairs.
Evolution or devolution?

really ive never seen that

andrealm

I still struggle with cutting up a steak and I'm 32!