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Originally Posted by jp4m2  I always tried to make something I knew my kids would eat, if that wasn't possible I didn't have a problem fixing something for them....I didn't think it was fair to make them eat something I knew they didn't like....and I never forced them to eat what was on their plates..jmo |
Response from MeganS
I understand that kids need to respect parents. But when you cook, aren't you cooking what you like to eat? So if your kids don't like it, give them an option of eating what THEY like to eat. I think things like that should balance out...no one needs to be forced to eat I don't think. Though I do agree with at least forcing them to try it. There's some things that we just look at and think "I hate that." but if we try it, we may end up liking it.
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In response to both of your post....in my very first post I stated that I am cooking foods that he has loved his whole life. It is really sad how far I go out of my way to please him. One night this week I made this delicious recipe of Pecan Encrusted Salmon...I knew he would not eat it so I made him Teriyaki Salmon instead. (this is usually one of his FAVORITES) But he complaimed because it was not grilled.
(it was freezing outside & raining so I baked it instead) That was just rude of him. This is only one example.
Another example, Filet Migon is his favorite thing in the world to eat... well, the other night we had Filets for dinner but I did not make Bernaise Sauce so he complained!!!!
He is 11 and is demanding Bernaise Sauce!!!!
Now that is just being down right rude!!!! This is the type of stuff I am talking about......I NEVER, NEVER make stuff I know he hates an expect him to eat it.
To my DH and I ...he is just being rude and disrespectful!!!! I could understand him turning his nose up to liver & onions or spinach but that is not what he is doing!!! He is complaining about even his favorite foods. So like I said before, I think he is snacking way too much between meals which makes him complain at dinner time and not eat.
I just wanted you guys to know that I am not forcing him to eat things he dislikes.
Thanks for all the advise...its good to hear different peoples opinions!!!
WISH ME LUCK....its getting close to dinner time!!!!!!
