On the eve of Lent, which in 2017 will last from February 27 to April 15, many adults think about how to keep the post.
For some, it's a great way to heal the body and to lose weight, for others - a real spiritual feat. It is no secret that while some parents and children learn fast. But as far as necessary to the kids? And whether it does not harm children's health? Let's find out.
WHEN A CHILD CAN NOT POST
Age up to 3 years. Despite the fact that some parents limit kids meals from a very early age (some even years), it is worth remembering: In children, there is an active growth of all organs, bones. And the lack of certain substances at this time may lead to irreversible problems.
Health problems. Fasting in this case, can only exacerbate the problems and slow recovery. While some nutritionists say that giving up meat during Lent kiddies after 3 years to get rid of allergies.
Forced position. If you encourage your child to give up your favorite foods and entertainment - it can cause protest. Such aggression as a consequence provokes psychological problems and negative attitudes toward faith.
If the child is ready to abide by the rules of fasting and has no health problems, and you can attach the child in the process. But it is important not to show bigotry, limiting the kid around. Sometimes it is sufficient to exclude from the diet of sweet baby. You can reduce or eliminate to the fast eating of meat.
Some parents even offer the child to observe fasting for a week prior to its termination. And for the body is not as stressful, and satisfied the curiosity of the child.
RULES FOR THE SUPPLY OF CHILDREN IN POST
Nutritionists suggest to the fast to follow the rules that will keep the baby's health.
• The baby's diet should be a lot of foods rich in vegetable proteins. Namely: beans, peas, beans, soya beans, bread. Also, do not interfere, and nuts.
• The diet should contain at least 5 servings a day. That is, feed the baby frequently and in small portions, because the lean food is not very high in calories, and the body needs energy.
• Include in the diet with calcium. If a child does not eat dairy products (some parents, refusing meat is stored in the baby food with milk and dairy products), we enter into the diet of tofu, beans, sea kale, beans.
• Take your vitamins.Consult your doctor to find the right vitamin complex.
Forced to teach, support?
Any orthodoxy or Catholicism there are no clear rules on fasting children. In religious families the question - "Are the children to fast?" - is not even discussed. Usually children see how and what parents do and try to imitate them in everything, even in dietary restrictions. There are also families in which parents do not so long ago acquainted with religion, we began to learn the basics of spiritual life. And in such homes often try to attract children to it. Sometimes... overreaction.
Clerics warn that the post in any case it is impossible to impose the children, forcing to give up meat or sausages, selecting gadgets. Before you utter the word "post" children need to explain what it is and what it contains. Only in this case we can offer fasting. That is, it must be the choice of the baby. In any other case, the post will be a strict diet and stress, which can undermine the physical and mental health of the baby.
