Picky dinner guests (kids)

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by CopterDad

I hear you, but the OP has already voiced her frustration on them only eating a few bites. That may work for you, but a lot of families want their kids to eat what is put on the plate.

It's hardly an unreasonable goal to want them to eat what is put on their plate while learning to eat all kinds of food, specifically what the rest of the family is eating.

Believe me, having a kid with Asperger's I understand where you're coming from. There are some foods (many actually, including hot dogs with lines) that he's picky about because the textures and tastes are just plain off-putting to him. But I don't think we do him any favors by not serving him what we're having. We try to make sure there's always something that he'll like on the plate, but otherwise as a general rule, "this is what we're having tonight. Make the best of it without complaining." If he leaves too much food on his plate, well, that hungry feeling he has later will teach him to eat what's put in front of him.

And I still say there is no excuse for these kid's rudeness, which is the major problem. Mom and dad are doing them no favors letting them get away with that.

As to little league and entitlement to play, kids just have to learn the hard way.

Fixed it for you.

[CopterDad]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

And I still say there is no excuse for these kid's rudeness, which is the major problem. Mom and dad are doing them no favors letting them get away with that.
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As to little league and entitlement to play, kids just have to learn the hard way.
Fixed it for you.
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Fixed it for you.

Thanks, I hate you. Still, it's the weekend and I don't see a problem getting three happy meals to squelch a drama episode, easy as pie.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by CopterDad

Thanks, I hate you. Still, it's the weekend and I don't see a problem getting three happy meals to squelch a drama episode, easy as pie.

You're most welcome.

We've done the sandwich thing AGDee described. And I can see the Happy Meal thing as an ocassional thing -- I've done it. But there's a right way and a wrong way to do it. And the Happy Meals should be an exception, not the rule. The way to squelch the drama is to teach the kids that the drama will not be tolerated; dancing around them because it's easier doesn't help anyone.

I think ree's problem is they tell her what they want and then don't eat and complain about it. As I've said, I don't think the real issue is that they're picky eaters. The issue is their parents are allowing them to be rude and inconsiderate. That's a real disservice to those kids -- and to their future friends and significant others.