We’ve all been there: babysitting a friend’s kid and trying to keep them happy and fed. But what happens when the child is a picky eater and insists on McDonald’s chicken tenders? One babysitter found themselves in this exact situation, and the drama that unfolded is something we can all relate to. Let’s dive into this tale of fast food, picky eaters, and the ultimate babysitting test.
The Babysitting Request

The Picky Eater’s Menu ️

The McDonald’s Dilemma

The Restaurant Showdown

Mary Enjoys Her Meal

The Hungry Accusation

The Father’s Disapproval

The Picky Eater’s Defense ️

The Babysitter’s Dilemma

The Babysitter’s Perspective

The PBJ Compromise?

The Lactose Intolerant Babysitter

Fast Food Fiasco: Who’s to Blame?
In this epic tale of babysitting, chicken tenders, and picky eaters, we’re left wondering who’s really at fault. Should the babysitter have caved and gotten McDonald’s for the child, or was it a valuable lesson in trying new things? And let’s not forget the PBJ compromise that fell through due to a jelly preference! As we ponder these questions, let’s take a look at some of the top reactions from the internet to this fast food fiasco.
NTA for not getting McDonald’s chicken tenders for picky eater

Parenting debate over picky eating and entitlement. NTA wins.

NTA refuses McDonald’s for picky eater, extra points for boycott reference

Babysitter accommodates picky eater, friend demands McDonald’s: NTA wins.

Mom’s tough love approach to picky eaters wins again!

NTA babysitter refuses McDonald’s for picky eater, commenters agree.

Offering options and respecting boundaries: NTA in picky eater situation

Kid refused food, babysitter refused McDonald’s, NTA reigns supreme

NTA for not giving in to picky eater’s demands ♂️

NTA defends refusing McDonald’s for picky eater with health concerns

Old school parenting wins, picky eaters lose.

Babysitter not to blame for picky eater’s dad’s lack of communication

Polite decline or passive-aggressive move? Babysitting etiquette debated.

Kid won’t try any food at restaurant, NTA for refusing.

NTA. Friend should have sent food or cash. Kid should have tried tenders.

Kids menu promotes unhealthy eating habits , but is it a treat or a problem?

Memories of a southern mom and her chicken cleaning skills

NTA stands up for themselves and shuts down future babysitting.

Spoiled brat or reasonable request? NTA comment sparks debate

Undiagnosed ARFID or not, dad should have given a heads up

Babysitter stands their ground on picky eater. NTA

Babysitter takes a stand against picky eaters

Babysitter chooses wisely for picky eater

Babysitter follows instructions, picky eater goes hungry. NTA

Picky eater gets denied McDonald’s, internet debates.
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Babysitter refuses McDonald’s for picky eater, NTA prevails

Picky eater refuses meal, gets hungry. NTA or villain?

NTA, friend needs to learn to parent

Teaching kids to appreciate food: NTA comment wins approval

10-year-old picky eater: NTA or ESH?

Culture dictates eating given food, NTA for refusing McDonald’s

Providing food for a child with eating disorder is reasonable

Babysitter stands up to picky eater’s parents. NTA wins

Four basic food groups: chicken tenders, mac and cheese, hot dogs, pbj. NTA

Standing up to picky eaters

NTA. Standing up to a picky 10-year-old eater

NTA. Tough love for picky eaters
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McDonald’s debate ends with NTA verdict and tenders compromise

McDonald’s craving or picky eater? NTA babysitter refuses.

Parent of picky eater appreciates babysitter’s upfront approach.

Picky eater at 10? Time to look into further issues.

Babysitter praised for not giving into picky eater’s demands

Kid demands McDonald’s tenders, babysitter refuses, commenter says NTA

Babysitter praised for not giving into picky eater demands

Teaching picky eaters or fuel money: NTA babysitter wins hearts

Setting boundaries for picky eaters: NTA or enabling behavior?

Parent defends picky eater, babysitter not responsible for food choices

Picky eater goes hungry: NTA or ESH?

NTA for refusing McDonald’s for picky eater. Clear communication needed.

Ryan’s fault for not specifying or paying. NTA

Babysitter draws the line with picky eater. No more favors.

Babysitter praised for standing up to picky eater demands
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Babysitter not at fault for picky eater’s McDonald’s demand

No short order cooks here! Parenting done right

NTA. Picky eater should learn to make own food

Dad’s responsibility, picky eater or not. NTA wins.

NTA babysitter refuses McDonald’s for picky eater, sparks debate.

Babysitting for free and expected to pay for meals? NTA

10 is too old for picky eating? NTA wins!

Babysitter stands up for herself against entitled parent.

Chicken tenders for the win! NTA

Clever trick to fix picky eating habits
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