Let them eat cake?

Only 51 per cent of the 126 parents surveyed addressed their concerns with the grandparents. Media outlet EurekaAlert! explained that there are several factors which inhibit this conversation:

Genaro Romo, a Chicago-based dentist and spokesperson for the American Dental Association (ADA), “I have many happy memories of raiding the candy jar at my own grandparents’ house, and as a parent, I’ve hesitated with some of these talks myself. Yet, cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease and can cause undue pain, as well as issues with speaking, eating, playing and learning. Over time, in addition to dental health concerns, a diet with excess added sugars puts kids at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity, among other health concerns.”