🍽️ Dinnertime can be a real struggle, especially when you've got a picky eater on your hands! 🙅♂️🥦 One dad is at his wit's end with his 9-year-old son's super selective eating habits. 😩 He's tried everything from sneaking veggies into mashed potatoes to seeking professional help, but nothing seems to work. 🤷♂️ Now, he's teaching his son to make his own meals, but his wife thinks he's being an a-hole. 😠 Is encouraging independence in the kitchen a recipe for disaster or a smart move for the future? 🤔 Let's dive into this family's food fight! 🥄⚔️
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🍽️ The Picky Eater Dilemma 🤔
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Dad vs. Mom: The Great Picky Eater Debate!
This dad has had it up to here with his son's picky eating habits! After years of pureed meals and sneaking veggies into mashed potatoes, he's decided to teach his mini master chef how to make his food. But mom's not on board, and now the kitchen has become a battleground. Some say the dad's an a-hole for making his son fend for himself, while others think he's preparing him for the real world. The internet is divided, but one thing's for sure - this family's food fight is far from over! What do you think - is Dad a culinary hero or a kitchen zero? Let's see what the masses have to say!
Parent criticized for not seeking medical help for picky eater child 😕
FuckUGalen | FuckUGalen
Encouraging kids to cook can teach independence and appreciation. 👨🏻🍳
catduck-meow | catduck-meow
Teaching life skills is great, but don't dismiss sensory issues. 🍴
Phoenixinda | Phoenixinda
Parenting advice for a picky eater with possible sensory issues 🍽️
btn3nikki | btn3nikki
Parent struggles with picky eater son; seeks advice and understanding. 👍
Silver_Profession_44 | Silver_Profession_44
Parental support for picky eaters appreciated amidst broken health system 🙏
SandrineSmiles | SandrineSmiles
Teaching picky eaters to cook? Great parenting move! 👍
OrcEight | OrcEight
NTA for making picky eater cook. US healthcare needs improvement 🚧
Obvious_Flamingo3 | Obvious_Flamingo3
Teaching kids to cook early: NTA comment section approves 👨🏻🍳
lauraleipz | lauraleipz
Teaching kids to cook is a valuable life skill 👩🏻🍳. NTA for making son cook.
tazome | tazome
Suggests meal prepping with picky eater son, learn cooking together 😊
foxyshamwow_ | foxyshamwow_
Encouraging independence in cooking for kids with special needs. NTA.
lieunee | lieunee
Teaching son to cook as a life skill is fine 👍, but why is wife upset?
poke0003 | poke0003
Encouraging independence and gratitude in cooking. 👨🍳🍝
LogicalVariation741 | LogicalVariation741
Encouraging support for a dad managing his neurodivergent child's eating habits 👏
ElysGirl | ElysGirl
NTA for teaching him how to cook, but YTA for dismissing possible neurodivergence. Consider seeking help from public school district.
gaelicpasta3 | gaelicpasta3
Cooking with a picky eater can be a bonding experience! 😋🍞
Loverfli | Loverfli
Encouraging independence while promoting exploration of new foods 👍
tulleoftheman | tulleoftheman
Teaching picky eaters to cook: NTA parenting hack 👨🏻🍳
JJjingleheymerschmit | JJjingleheymerschmit
Teaching a picky eater to cook. NTA 👍
OldestCrone | OldestCrone
Engaging with resources for picky eaters may help. NTA.
Lululauren00 | Lululauren00
Teaching a picky eater to cook can be helpful. 🔥
Reason_Training | Reason_Training
Teaching picky eater to cook is NTA, maybe try baking 🍰
zed42 | zed42
Empathetic comment on picky eaters and cooking together.
ifoptional112 | ifoptional112
Teaching kids to cook is great! NTA, don't worry.
ChocoBananaStick | ChocoBananaStick
Teaching self-reliance: NTA 👍
Whole-Swimming6011 | Whole-Swimming6011
Encouraging picky eaters to cook and experiment can be helpful. NTA.
dastrescatmomma | dastrescatmomma
Parenting win: Teaching self-reliance to picky eaters. 👏
Curious-Insanity413 | Curious-Insanity413
Teaching a picky eater to cook: NTA or sensory issue?
RedditPenguin02 | RedditPenguin02
Encouraging independence in picky eaters 👍
Broad_Respond_2205 | Broad_Respond_2205
Suggests seeking dental/behavioral therapy for picky eating. 👨🎓
Faeyas | Faeyas
Father praised for teaching son life lesson, wife criticized. NTA 👏
Durtmat | Durtmat
Reddit's classic over-analyzing in parenting. Is the child unhappy?
DMC1001 | DMC1001
Parenting advice for a picky eater, with a dash of YTA 👩👦👦
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Teaching independence or overlooking possible autism? 🤔
IllOutlandishness644 | IllOutlandishness644
Parent criticized for making picky eater child cook his meals. YTA.
OptimisticCoco | OptimisticCoco
Sensory issues may be at play, but valuable life skills learned.
Repulsive-Light-8580 | Repulsive-Light-8580
Parenting win! 🏆 Dad tries to accommodate and find answers for picky eater son 🍴
jetgirljen | jetgirljen
Teaching kids life skills is never a bad thing 👍
Formal-Gap-2427 | Formal-Gap-2427
Teaching responsibility! Let picky eaters cook their meals 👨🏻🍳
mikesspoiledwife | mikesspoiledwife
Chill out guys, parent accommodates picky eater and teaches cooking skills. NTA
Comfortable-Iron6482 | Comfortable-Iron6482
Defending OP's right to teach self-sufficiency despite picky eater. NTA 👍
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Parenting and mental health intersect for picky eaters. 🙏
haremgirl6 | haremgirl6
Parenting gone wrong: Making a 9-year-old cook due to frustration 😒
purplenailpolish00 | purplenailpolish00
Parenting gone wrong: Dad makes 9-year-old cook his own meals 😭
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Teaching kids to cook is essential. NTA for doing so. 👩🍳👨🌾
Guava_Pirate | Guava_Pirate
Encouraging NTA comment defends dad's approach to teaching cooking skills.
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A therapist suggests getting son checked for autism. YTA.
ImAPixiePrincess | ImAPixiePrincess
Empathetic comment offers helpful advice to struggling parent. 👍
keishajay | keishajay
Former speech language pathologist suggests evaluation for feeding issues. NTA.
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Defending medical care struggles within profit-driven system. 🔬
Darwina1226 | Darwina1226
Parent dismisses concern for picky eater son's health, YTA.
sued_by_satan | sued_by_satan
Parent criticized for lack of specialist care, but agrees with cooking.
BatmanDosPampas | BatmanDosPampas
Encouraging picky eaters to cook helps them expand food choices 👨🏻🍳
Kandthekid | Kandthekid
Supportive comment suggesting therapy for picky eater son.
S3XWITCH | S3XWITCH
Empowering picky eaters to cook, NTA shuts down trolls 👊
Chanmillerusa | Chanmillerusa
Doctor approves dad teaching picky eater son to cook 👨🏻🍳
Ok_Plum_3072 | Ok_Plum_3072
Empathetic NTA comment recommends getting another medical opinion for picky eater.
svifted | svifted
Teaching self-sufficiency early on. Good job, NTA! 👍
MelChi522 | MelChi522
Bonding in the kitchen vs. shaming picky eaters 👨🏻🍳
Imaginary_Solid_6148 | Imaginary_Solid_6148
Teaching life skills to cope with picky eating. NTA 👏
PrairieGrrl5263 | PrairieGrrl5263
Teaching kids to cook is important. NTA for involving him.
whatev6187 | whatev6187
Consider dental issues before forcing a picky eater. 😑
Basic-Cat3537 | Basic-Cat3537
Nanny with 16 years of experience says NTA. Cooking can help fussy eaters try new foods and be exposed to different types of meals. It's a good learning opportunity for children.
Abject-Scholar7803 | Abject-Scholar7803
Suggests medical cause for picky eating, calls out for seeking help.
emileeavi | emileeavi
Teaching kids basic life skills early is important! 👍
Idontgetitreddit | Idontgetitreddit
Parent criticized for not getting diagnosis for picky eater child ⚠️
mcevilc1 | mcevilc1
Teaching kids to cook is important, NTA for making him.
Cpt_Lazlo | Cpt_Lazlo
Teaching kids basic life skills is important, but don't do it just because you're annoyed. 🚫👨🍳
sandra_445576 | sandra_445576
Pediatrician recommends specialist for picky eating. Listen to them. 👍
reidybobeidy89 | reidybobeidy89
Encouraging independence and offering helpful advice. Good job! 👍
meowletter | meowletter
Teaching kids independence or rejecting neurodivergence? Counseling recommended 🙏
baddestdoggo | baddestdoggo
NTA for making him cook, YTA for not getting specialist help.
UseDaSchwartz | UseDaSchwartz
Parent criticized for making picky eater child cook own meals 🍴
angar7210 | angar7210
Advice for a parent with a picky eater child. 👍
Kitten_Foster | Kitten_Foster
A personal story of a sibling with ARFID and the importance of therapy and understanding. YTA.
ameliapondlives | ameliapondlives
Empowering kids to cook early on - NTA comment
Agoraphobe961 | Agoraphobe961
Teaching kids to cook early on is excellent generally 😍
ViolaVetch75 | ViolaVetch75
Dismissive attitude towards son's food limitations - engaging and informative 👍
TheGreenPangolin | TheGreenPangolin
Teaching kids to cook is important and empowering. #NTA 🙌
debdnow | debdnow
A scathing reply to a parent accused of medical neglect 😠
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