School agers and big appetites

[mickyc]

That is a lot of food! It is normal however. If I was you I would charge more for an older child just because of the food consumption. I also would not be feeding him other than your set times.

For summer I have an 8 year old girl (older sibling while my teachers child is away). I do feed her a larger portion than the little kids but if she is still hungry when we are finished she gets raw veggies. I stock up on cheap veggies cut them up at the beginning of the week and then I am prepared if she is still hungry. It could be the child is just eating just because. Here all kids can eat as many veggies as they want with no restrictions!! Healthy and doesn't cost me a fortune (especially when I have a large garden). What about a side salad as well to your lunch?

Give it a try. If he doesn't want that then he really isn't hungry.