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Posted: 1/31/2015 4:51:48 PM EDT
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I first had Sushi and Sashimi both at 5 / 6.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 4:53:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So, in full disclosure: I took my wife and children to a sushi joint last night. I was recounting the evening to a friend of mine and his wife went absolutely unhinged about what horrible monsters we were for allowing our children, 2 and 3 years old, to eat raw fish. I said that I was sure my sensibilities weren't in the minority. It appears, based on the responses so far, I was right. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 4:53:25 PM EDT
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There are some guidelines out there about eating large fish (more toxins and metals accumulate over a longer lifespan) for pregnant women, at least. It might be with checking if you were going to feed them a LOT of sashimi, but otherwise... I'd let my kids eat it, if they were so inclined and if we had a reputable place. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Whats wrong with sushi for kids? A lot of toxins such as mercury end up concentrating in fish. I wouldn't let them eat it every day but I would let them eat it. Mercury is in fish whether you cook it or not. There are some guidelines out there about eating large fish (more toxins and metals accumulate over a longer lifespan) for pregnant women, at least. It might be with checking if you were going to feed them a LOT of sashimi, but otherwise... I'd let my kids eat it, if they were so inclined and if we had a reputable place. I'll keep that in mind if my 2 and 3 year old sons end up pregnant. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 4:54:22 PM EDT
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Did you tell her to mind her own fucking business? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So, in full disclosure: I took my wife and children to a sushi joint last night. I was recounting the evening to a friend of mine and his wife went absolutely unhinged about what horrible monsters we were for allowing our children, 2 and 3 years old, to eat raw fish. I said that I was sure my sensibilities weren't in the minority. It appears, based on the responses so far, I was right. No, we had a discussion about our differing viewpoints and parted as friends after a lively debate. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 4:56:40 PM EDT
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My daughter is 9 and had a sushi roll for the first time around 5, I believe. Wasn't really an age deal but we live in a small town with no sushi. That was just her first opportunity. She has had it several times since and loves it. She's never had sashimi.
Damn, now I want sushi. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 4:57:28 PM EDT
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No, we had a discussion about our differing viewpoints and parted as friends after a lively debate. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So, in full disclosure: I took my wife and children to a sushi joint last night. I was recounting the evening to a friend of mine and his wife went absolutely unhinged about what horrible monsters we were for allowing our children, 2 and 3 years old, to eat raw fish. I said that I was sure my sensibilities weren't in the minority. It appears, based on the responses so far, I was right. No, we had a discussion about our differing viewpoints and parted as friends after a lively debate. Could just point her to the scoreboard, looks like the kids raised on sushi scored ok 
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Posted: 1/31/2015 4:57:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No, we had a discussion about our differing viewpoints and parted as friends after a lively debate. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: So, in full disclosure: I took my wife and children to a sushi joint last night. I was recounting the evening to a friend of mine and his wife went absolutely unhinged about what horrible monsters we were for allowing our children, 2 and 3 years old, to eat raw fish. I said that I was sure my sensibilities weren't in the minority. It appears, based on the responses so far, I was right. No, we had a discussion about our differing viewpoints and parted as friends after a lively debate.  |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 5:01:33 PM EDT
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Could just point her to the scoreboard, looks like the kids raised on sushi scored ok http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/10/08/article-2449546-189B7C3000000578-341_634x391.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So, in full disclosure: I took my wife and children to a sushi joint last night. I was recounting the evening to a friend of mine and his wife went absolutely unhinged about what horrible monsters we were for allowing our children, 2 and 3 years old, to eat raw fish. I said that I was sure my sensibilities weren't in the minority. It appears, based on the responses so far, I was right. No, we had a discussion about our differing viewpoints and parted as friends after a lively debate. Could just point her to the scoreboard, looks like the kids raised on sushi scored ok http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/10/08/article-2449546-189B7C3000000578-341_634x391.jpg Yeah, it's the fish that did that. That culture didn't build that, the fish did. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 5:04:50 PM EDT
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Whenever they're ready for solid food is okay. This |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 5:04:54 PM EDT
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Yeah, it's the fish that did that. That culture didn't build that, the fish did. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So, in full disclosure: I took my wife and children to a sushi joint last night. I was recounting the evening to a friend of mine and his wife went absolutely unhinged about what horrible monsters we were for allowing our children, 2 and 3 years old, to eat raw fish. I said that I was sure my sensibilities weren't in the minority. It appears, based on the responses so far, I was right. No, we had a discussion about our differing viewpoints and parted as friends after a lively debate. Could just point her to the scoreboard, looks like the kids raised on sushi scored ok http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/10/08/article-2449546-189B7C3000000578-341_634x391.jpg Yeah, it's the fish that did that. That culture didn't build that, the fish did. Lol, the point is that it didn't hurt them (as his friend seems to believe)
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Posted: 1/31/2015 5:23:12 PM EDT
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What age?
Whenever they want to try it. It isn't a shot of whiskey we are talking about here... |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 5:29:59 PM EDT
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If it is safe for adults, it is safe for kids.
I personally think it is overrated and would rather have cooked meat. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 5:31:40 PM EDT
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I ate it (and loved it) in elementary school and havnt stopped since
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Posted: 1/31/2015 5:43:25 PM EDT
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My daughter (currently 19 months) has had cold-smoked salmon before and loved it. Something tells me she'd like sushi/sashimi too. Actually I think she's had some tuna sashimi before...can't remember it 100% though.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 5:54:44 PM EDT
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Without discussion on the relative merits of sushi as food, FDA guidelines or whether having children is a moral act in today's world. Help me settle a bet. At what age would you, personally, allow a child to consume sushi and sashimi? Are the ages different for each? At what age do Japanese kids start? Same for yours. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 6:00:01 PM EDT
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Could just point her to the scoreboard, looks like the kids raised on sushi scored ok http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/10/08/article-2449546-189B7C3000000578-341_634x391.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So, in full disclosure: I took my wife and children to a sushi joint last night. I was recounting the evening to a friend of mine and his wife went absolutely unhinged about what horrible monsters we were for allowing our children, 2 and 3 years old, to eat raw fish. I said that I was sure my sensibilities weren't in the minority. It appears, based on the responses so far, I was right. No, we had a discussion about our differing viewpoints and parted as friends after a lively debate. Could just point her to the scoreboard, looks like the kids raised on sushi scored ok http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/10/08/article-2449546-189B7C3000000578-341_634x391.jpg Those countries are more homogeneous than we are, is the most CoC compliant way I can say it. Tell your friend's wife to shit in her hat, and tell her that you will be eternally grateful that she isn't raising your kids. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 6:24:18 PM EDT
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If it is safe for adults, it is safe for kids. I personally think it is overrated and would rather have cooked meat. I hate cooked fish but will eat raw fish all day |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 6:27:10 PM EDT
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My kids have eaten tuna steak (very rare) and they've not turned to zombies yet
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Posted: 1/31/2015 6:28:36 PM EDT
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I would have loved it at age four.
When I was a kid, the only fish I knew was frozen fish sticks. When my mom married my stepfather in 1967, he brought many wonderful new foods into our diet including FRESH fish. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 6:33:40 PM EDT
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When ever they can ask for it.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 6:54:56 PM EDT
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Whenever they're ready for solid food is okay. Agree with this. However, I would refrain from sushi if I live on the West Coast. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 6:55:55 PM EDT
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Without discussion on the relative merits of sushi as food, FDA guidelines or whether having children is a moral act in today's world. Help me settle a bet. At what age would you, personally, allow a child to consume sushi and sashimi? Are the ages different for each? When they are old enough to eat solid food. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 6:57:34 PM EDT
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this is the reason why the world is f-ed up, you wont let your kids eat sushi because it might be bad for them, but you let them drink gallons of soda, eat pounds of candy, with chemicals that rot them from the inside out, BUT SUSHI?!?!?!? OH GOD NO!! THEY HAVE TO BE ADULTS FOR THAT!! Nailed it. 
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Posted: 1/31/2015 6:57:47 PM EDT
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Healthier than chicken nuggets and pizza...
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:00:45 PM EDT
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My dad was an avid bluefin tuna fisherman, had sushi at around age 1.
Used to eat pound of tuna when I was a young kid. Still love it till this day. ETA: Still not dead yet. Also brought sushi platters to elementary school for lunch LOL |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:02:01 PM EDT
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The more important question is WHERE are they eating it?
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:03:01 PM EDT
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My dad was an avid bluefin tuna fisherman, had sushi at around age 1. Used to eat pound of tuna when I was a young kid. Still love it till this day. ETA: Still not dead yet. I like a good tuna steak better than beef and I love beef 
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:04:30 PM EDT
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My kid's been eating sushi since he was 3. His favorite is ikura (salmon roe).
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:04:38 PM EDT
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My kid is 6. We have been going for "sushi" since she was 3. She has only eaten sashimi for just over a year. She graduated from white rice, miso soup, beef negimaki and spider rolls to white tuna sushi and some rare tuna. Same for my son, except he's only 4. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:10:28 PM EDT
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Speaking of which, headed off to the sushi joint with my wife and kids.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:10:40 PM EDT
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John Wayne would have never asked this question. For two reasons: 1: He would not have asked strangers what they thought about how he raised his kids. 2: He would not consider sushi a food. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:11:00 PM EDT
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Kids eat it in Japan all the time. ............................. Could that be why more and more of them prefer anime to sex? Why have young people in Japan stopped having sex? 
Arm’s length: 45% of Japanese women aged 16-24 are ‘not interested in or despise sexual contact’. More than a quarter of men feel the same way. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:14:15 PM EDT
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I started eating raw sushi at 10. If it's a good sushi place I would be ok with my kids eating it at 7yr old
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:19:47 PM EDT
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I started eating raw sushi at 10. If it's a good sushi place I would be ok with my kids eating it at 7yr old Out of curiosity, why *that* age? |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:24:28 PM EDT
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I think it's fine when they can eat solid foods.
I wish I would have tried it sooner. I know a lot of members here think it's stupid or gross, but that's fine by me. More for the rest of us.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:27:28 PM EDT
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Whats wrong with sushi for kids? My thoughts |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:27:32 PM EDT
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I'll keep that in mind if my 2 and 3 year old sons end up pregnant. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Whats wrong with sushi for kids? A lot of toxins such as mercury end up concentrating in fish. I wouldn't let them eat it every day but I would let them eat it. Mercury is in fish whether you cook it or not. There are some guidelines out there about eating large fish (more toxins and metals accumulate over a longer lifespan) for pregnant women, at least. It might be with checking if you were going to feed them a LOT of sashimi, but otherwise... I'd let my kids eat it, if they were so inclined and if we had a reputable place. I'll keep that in mind if my 2 and 3 year old sons end up pregnant. Kids also aren't supposed to eat too much fish not just pregnant women. Kids and women who are or may become pregnant. 
Men, Boys Age 15 and Over, and Women Not Planning to Become Pregnant 
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:43:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:  I grew up in WA with 2 Japanese families in my culdesac. I've been eating it since I was a toddler. Why would anyone restrict it? It isn't coffee or whiskey. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Without discussion on the relative merits of sushi as food, FDA guidelines or whether having children is a moral act in today's world. Help me settle a bet. At what age would you, personally, allow a child to consume sushi and sashimi? Are the ages different for each? I grew up in WA with 2 Japanese families in my culdesac. I've been eating it since I was a toddler. Why would anyone restrict it? It isn't coffee or whiskey. Is it bad that both of my kids, 13 and 7, have tried whiskey? Not drank a whole glass mind you but have tried. And my thirteen year old will sit with me every so often and drink a cup of coffee. Of course, none of us have ever had sushi. Never was introduced to it.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:48:08 PM EDT
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Quoted: Without discussion on the relative merits of sushi as food, FDA guidelines or whether having children is a moral act in today's world. Help me settle a bet. At what age would you, personally, allow a child to consume sushi and sashimi? Are the ages different for each?    |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 7:59:02 PM EDT
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Where I grew up, we had seafood 4-5 times a week. Because it was fresh and cheaper and better tasting than chicken. My parents, myself, and my son eat seafood. My grandma, mother, and wife ate seafood all while pregnant. All of their offspring have no health effects and those who have taken IQ test scored 135+.
The last place I am getting my nutrition facts from is the damn US govt. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 8:01:56 PM EDT
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My kid is one and has ate Sushi many times. Not sure what the big deal is with that.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 8:06:12 PM EDT
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Is there an age Japanese kids start on sushi?
As soon as they're on solid foods it should be okay, right? |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 8:21:37 PM EDT
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My kids have been eating it since the could eat solid food.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 8:22:41 PM EDT
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Where I grew up, we had seafood 4-5 times a week. Because it was fresh and cheaper and better tasting than chicken. My parents, myself, and my son eat seafood. My grandma, mother, and wife ate seafood all while pregnant. All of their offspring have no health effects and those who have taken IQ test scored 135+. The last place I am getting my nutrition facts from is the damn US govt. I wouldn't trust the US Gov't to advise me on whether the sun would rise in the east, or the west, tomorrow. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 8:35:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Clearly, you've never seen anyone in my family eat sushi. It's an incredibly expensive and time consuming undertaking. I suspect the amount of actual fish consumed is the same or greater than if we went to a fish joint and got a seafood platter. We waddle out of sushi joints. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Whats wrong with sushi for kids? A lot of toxins such as mercury end up concentrating in fish. I wouldn't let them eat it every day but I would let them eat it. Do you apply that to fish in general? The portion of fish consumed while eating sushi, is tiny compared to a typical fish dinner, also mercury levels vary tremendously by species. Clearly, you've never seen anyone in my family eat sushi. It's an incredibly expensive and time consuming undertaking. I suspect the amount of actual fish consumed is the same or greater than if we went to a fish joint and got a seafood platter. We waddle out of sushi joints. There is an all you can eat sushi place close to me. All I can eat? Challenge accepted.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 8:38:56 PM EDT
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My earliest memory is of a Japanese restaurant. I asked my mom about it. She says I was 2.5 or 3 at the time. Been eating it from an earlier age then that too.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 8:39:08 PM EDT
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Where I grew up, we had seafood 4-5 times a week. Because it was fresh and cheaper and better tasting than chicken. My parents, myself, and my son eat seafood. My grandma, mother, and wife ate seafood all while pregnant. All of their offspring have no health effects and those who have taken IQ test scored 135+. The last place I am getting my nutrition facts from is the damn US govt. I agree with you, I grew up from Chesapeake bay to Key West, Dad was Navy Air Reccon. We grew up shrimping, crabbing, fishing,,trapping crawfish softshell turtle, Never hurt my brothers or me to eat what God gave us |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 8:46:42 PM EDT
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My kids are 8 and 9, they have eaten it for years.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 8:48:40 PM EDT
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Rural Alaskan kids grow up eating fermented and raw food.
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Without discussion on the relative merits of sushi as food, FDA guidelines or whether having children is a moral act in today's world. Help me settle a bet. At what age would you, personally, allow a child to consume sushi and sashimi? Are the ages different for each?
I have seen your dinner threads. Alaskan cuisine is NOT the standard I'm trying to set for my family. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 8:51:02 PM EDT
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Never.
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