Picky dinner guests (kids)

[SydneyK]

ree-Xi, do you think that your sister allows her children to be rude to you simply because you're family? I know several people who think there's an obvious divide between what's appropriate for family and what's appropriate for non-family; unfortunately, the divide results in the family always getting dumped on. Personally, I think it's sad to treat non-family better than family, but hey, it seems to work for some people. I suspect your sister is one of those people. If I were in your shoes, I'd have a heart-to-heart with Sissy.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

ree-Xi, do you think that your sister allows her children to be rude to you simply because you're family? I know several people who think there's an obvious divide between what's appropriate for family and what's appropriate for non-family; unfortunately, the divide results in the family always getting dumped on. Personally, I think it's sad to treat non-family better than family, but hey, it seems to work for some people. I suspect your sister is one of those people. If I were in your shoes, I'd have a heart-to-heart with Sissy.

Thank you, everyone. My sister does let them have the dessert if the kids don't eat the "real" food. She does also cater to their pickiness at home. My hubby and I often wonder what those kids eat when they are at non-family homes, which they do often, as they are in the "we have six parties every weekend" type. I love them, but it makes me feel like crap when I lay a spread out and even if the kids had chosen what they wanted prior, more than half of it gets throw away.

As for having a heart-to-heart, it doesn't matter. She gives me the speech that her children are "take it or leave it", and that when she entertains, she always makes sure that everyone's preferences are taken into consideration.

Thanks again. At least I am not crazy; I really thought I was being insensitive thinking this way. They might be coming over this weekend...I'll let you know what happens if they do!!

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

Thank you, everyone. My sister does let them have the dessert if the kids don't eat the "real" food. She does also cater to their pickiness at home. My hubby and I often wonder what those kids eat when they are at non-family homes, which they do often, as they are in the "we have six parties every weekend" type. I love them, but it makes me feel like crap when I lay a spread out and even if the kids had chosen what they wanted prior, more than half of it gets throw away.

As for having a heart-to-heart, it doesn't matter. She gives me the speech that her children are "take it or leave it", and that when she entertains, she always makes sure that everyone's preferences are taken into consideration.

Thanks again. At least I am not crazy; I really thought I was being insensitive thinking this way. They might be coming over this weekend...I'll let you know what happens if they do!!

Rules of eating at my house are simple.

1. This is what we are having.

1a. If you don't like it don't come.

2. If you are not here on time when food is served and it's gone when you get here...so sad too bad.