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I would ask them if they brought it for themselves and if you don't want your child to have it then kindly ask that they not feed it to them. IMO I would have asked before I brought any food to someone's home without knowing their dietary restrictions. The other thing I was thinking if they really wanted bacon why not go out for breakfast and get it there.
I'd ask them what the bacon is for and remind them that its not a big seller to Jews. Then dispose of it or get a Styrofoam cooler they can keep it in if its for their personal consumption while you aren't there. Make them buy their own pan to so the seasoning doesn't taint your cookware.
You avoid pork. Why does your child have to avoid pork?
This is less a food issue, and more of a relationship issue. What does your spouse say? Have you told your in-laws you do not eat pork? Have you told them you do not allow pork products in your home?
It's fairly common for people to raise their children with their religious beliefs, so it's understandable that she might not want her child eating pork. I know people who wouldn't want their child eating bacon because of the nitrites and we would just think they were being health-conscious. Either way, her kid, her choice what to feed him.
I have been a vegetarian for 8 years and you'd be surprised how people in my life try to serve me meat, always forgetting that I don't eat it. People I'm really close with too, like my boyfriend of 8 years' parents and my aunt. Your in-laws probably totally forgot about the no-pork thing. It's probably not a personal thing. They probably genuinely forgot that you don't eat pork products... Just talk to them and clarify what their intentions for the bacon are.
So you are not in the least bit strict about it... 'doing your best' to avoid means you do eat it!
They probably thought they can bring it for themselves. Asking THEM would give you an answer... we are just guessing!
Why would you be offended when you admit to the occasional pork?
And why assume they are planning to feed it to your child?
Sounds like more than the bacon is an issue...
If only I could rep you again Pitt Chick...
OP, your post doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. You state you don't keep a kosher home, and yet are possibly offended that your in-laws want some bacon for their breakfast? I'd be happy they were thoughtful enough to contribute some groceries.
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