That kids are attracted to candy is a constant. I was referring to ease of food preparation, since that was the context. Notwithstanding the food-swaps at scho

That kids are attracted to candy is a constant. I was referring to ease of food preparation, since that was the context. Notwithstanding the food-swaps at school (I think to liken this all to be candy is hyperbolic), the kids eat what you feed them for breakfast and dinner. Whether this is a battle has little to do with the nature of the food itself. I'm sure you don't believe that perpetually relenting to kids when they whine, piss and moan will make your life easier - they'll normalize the behavior to get what they want and misbehavior will be the norm. Being a parent is the battle and it doesn't end at letting kids eat candy any time they want, which makes healthy eating a moot point.