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Originally Posted by ISUKappa

And we wonder why so many kids feel entitled these days? Who's in charge, the parents or the kids?

I make one meal for the entire family. Our kids have to try a few bites. If they don't like it, fine, but they don't get a special dinner in lieu of what I make. I expect the same of them when we go to visit family or friends for meals.

Yep. A couple I used to sit for has FIVE kids. She has the same philosophy.

Their middle kids are 4, 6, and 8. They are of course in that picky age.

If Mom were to make separate meals for them, on top of making a regular meal for everyone else, she'd be in the kitchen ALL DAY.

If they visit other family or sitters and they take requests, great. But it is not expected that others will cater to them and she certainly isn't going to. I agree with that.

Sure, mom may not mind catering to her kids, but it is wrong to expect others (family or not) to do so (unless the kids have legit dietary issues like allergies or something).