Think they’d carry something with them if they knew sugar levels drop me thinksThe only thing I would excuse for eating before paying is if a persons sugar levels dropped an d they knew they were going to pass out.
that's teaching them bad habits, you will regret itIf you don’t have a medical problem with sugar levels, for instance, then take the time to walk to a checkout, pay for whatever it is, keep your docket as proof of payment, and continue with your shopping.
For kids who are screaming and having tantrums, buy them something to keep them quiet, do the same with docket & keep shopping. But don’t throw empties around the store, take them with you through checkout as proof of payment & dispose of thoughtfully.
Guess you are right with that about kids. Parental control is what’s probable more important.that's teaching them bad habits, you will regret it