Meet 'Dinner Dad', a father who's conscious about food waste and picky eaters. He and his wife have a rule for their kids: if they don't finish their dinner, it becomes their breakfast the next day. But when their son, Adam, misses out on his favorite breakfast due to this rule, it sparks a family debate and leaves the internet divided. 😲🍽️
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The Rule's Origin 🌍
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Trending
Picky Eaters Beware 🚫
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Must Read
Introducing the Rule 📜
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Fairness for All ✌️
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A Special Breakfast 🥐
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Leftovers Instead 😞
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Heartbroken 💔
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Family Disagreement 😠
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Defending the Rule 🛡️
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Second Thoughts 🤔
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Alternative Solution? 🤷
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Dad's Realization 🎆
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Apology and Compromise 🕊️
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New Rule Adjustment 🔄
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Dad's Rule Leaves a Bitter Taste 😞
Dinner Dad's strict leftover rule left his son heartbroken when he missed out on his favorite breakfast. The family debate that ensued questioned the fairness of the rule, and after some reflection, Dinner Dad realized he may have been too harsh. He apologized to his son and promised him the special breakfast next week. They're now considering adjusting the rule to have leftovers finished for lunch or dinner instead. 😌🍽️ Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation...
drowningInSpam | drowningInSpam
magictubesocksofjoy | magictubesocksofjoy
Usrname52 | Usrname52
Forcing children to clean their plates can create harmful relationships with food 🤔
dingthewitchisdeaf | dingthewitchisdeaf
jkshfjlsksha | jkshfjlsksha
Incentivizing overeating can cause disordered eating habits. YTA 😢
ScubaCC | ScubaCC
dbradx | dbradx
C0pper-an0de | C0pper-an0de
Forcing a child to finish food creates poor eating habits 😢
walnutwithteeth | walnutwithteeth
Forcing kids to clear their plates can lead to eating disorders 😔
SevsMumma21217 | SevsMumma21217
Leftovers should not be a punishment. YTA 😢
pnutbuttercups56 | pnutbuttercups56
Dad's strict leftover rule leaves son heartbroken. Commenters call him out.
Superspreadator | Superspreadator
Father's leftover rule sparks YTA debate 🤯
avast2006 | avast2006
Father embarrasses son over food mistake in front of family 😔
Shandrith | Shandrith
Parent's power trip over food choices could lead to eating disorder 😢
HonestCranberry8485 | HonestCranberry8485
Parent's strict leftover rule causes food issues and YTA judgement.
slydog4100 | slydog4100
Leftovers for days? YTA dad's rule breaks son's heart 😢
pbc85 | pbc85
Father's leftover rule upsets son and commenters, YTA confirmed 😢
EstateSimilar6099 | EstateSimilar6099
Dad's leftover rule breaks son's heart. YTA verdict.
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Commenter calls out parent for humiliating their child in public 😢
t0ygunaltinas | t0ygunaltinas
User disagrees with dad's 'clean your plate' rule 😒
DocHoppersFrogsLegs | DocHoppersFrogsLegs
Dad shames son over leftovers, YTA. Compassion needed 😢
dunemi | dunemi
Dad's strict leftover rule backfires. Commenters call him cruel. 😢
Outside-Question | Outside-Question
Forcing a child to finish their food can create unhealthy habits 😢
tangerine-trees- | tangerine-trees-
Commenter accuses dad of causing eating disorders in children 😟
Slytherin125 | Slytherin125
Teaching kids not to waste food is good, but OP's rule is AH-ish 😢
basketballwife | basketballwife
Enforcing 'fairness' can be harmful to kids' growth and development 😔
kkmagikk | kkmagikk
Forcing your child to eat is cruel 😢. YTA.
manhattanabe | manhattanabe
Commenter calls out OP as the a**hole with a demand 👀
UmbranHarley | UmbranHarley
Commenter criticizes dad's leftover rule with YTA acronym 😕
fotli3146 | fotli3146
Teaching kids about food waste is important, but embarrassing them isn't cool 😕
keeperbean | keeperbean
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Enforcing a leftover rule can encourage disordered eating habits 😢
sarahhelen2 | sarahhelen2
emmmmme_in_wien | emmmmme_in_wien
komaeda_dork | komaeda_dork
BogBabe | BogBabe
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Forcing your son to eat leftovers for breakfast? YTA 😑
yellowchaitea | yellowchaitea
Food waste or tough love? YTA dad leaves son hungry 🤷
LittleFreakyReaper | LittleFreakyReaper
Commenter calls out OP with a sad face emoji
ComfortableZebra2412 | ComfortableZebra2412
Parenting advice sparks YTA judgement and discussion. 🤔
WaDaEp | WaDaEp
Commenter harshly criticizes parent's discipline methods 😠
Shades-BYOND | Shades-BYOND
Forcing kids to eat leftovers can lead to unhealthy habits 😢
Mammoth9808 | Mammoth9808
Commenter calls out dad for being harsh and insensitive 😔
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Parenting gone wrong 😢: Forcing food on kids can backfire
chatondedanger | chatondedanger
Punishing son for good eating habits? YTA, says commenter.
ichheissekate | ichheissekate
Son heartbroken over dad's leftover rule. YTA for enforcing it.
Pro_Gamer_Queen21 | Pro_Gamer_Queen21
Parent's strict food rule leaves child heartbroken 😢
WritPositWrit | WritPositWrit
Father's leftover rule deemed too harsh by commenters 😢
Arctic_Puppet | Arctic_Puppet
Commenter calls out dad for being too harsh on son 😢
Striking_Description | Striking_Description
Father's strict rule ruins son's favorite meal and humiliates him. YTA! 😢
KaizureTheRed | KaizureTheRed
Let kids have a say in meal planning and portion size 🍟. Forcing them to eat can lead to eating disorders.
joanclaytonesq | joanclaytonesq
12-year-old punished for not finishing favorite breakfast. YTA.
Dandilionessinmess | Dandilionessinmess
Commenter calls out dad's unfair treatment of his kids.
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Debate on fairness of dad's leftover rule sparks empathy and suggestions.
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Commenter calls out harsh parenting with fiery language 💥
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