We all know that kids can be picky eaters, but what happens when a babysitter refuses to cater to their whims? Our protagonist, a kind-hearted friend, agreed to watch their buddy Ryan’s kids for a day. Little did they know, they were in for a fast-food showdown with 10-year-old Andy, who only wanted McDonald’s chicken tenders.
Babysitting Request

The Picky Eater’s Menu ️

Fun Day with the Kids

McDonald’s Demands

No Outside Food

Restaurant Rebellion

Lunchtime Results

The Aftermath

Ryan’s Reaction

Andy’s Explanation ️

Ryan’s Point of View

The Babysitter’s Dilemma

PBJ Problems

Lactose Intolerant

The Fast-Food Face-Off: Who’s in the Right?
Our protagonist, who agreed to babysit Ryan’s kids, found themselves in a fast-food face-off with 10-year-old Andy, who demanded McDonald’s chicken tenders. Despite the babysitter’s best efforts to provide a delicious meal at a restaurant, Andy refused to eat anything but his beloved McNuggets. When Ryan found out, he accused the babysitter of forcing his child to starve. So, who’s in the right here? Should the babysitter have caved in and gotten McDonald’s, or should Ryan teach his child to be more flexible with food choices? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this juicy dilemma!
Communication is key! NTA for not reading minds

Teaching consequences: Babysitter right to refuse picky eater McDonald’s.

Friend should have supplied McDonald’s money. NTA for accommodating likes.

Mom’s tough love approach to picky eating wins over indulgence. NTA

NTA babysitter refuses McDonald’s for picky eater, calls out whiney parent.

Kid refused food, babysitter refused McDonald’s. NTA.

Offering options is key. No judgements, no shame, no arguments.

Stand your ground, NTA. Kids need to learn to compromise.

NTA commenter defends babysitter’s decision, criticizes picky eater’s habits.

Old school babysitter refuses picky eater’s special order. NTA.
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Babysitter not wrong for refusing McDonald’s for picky eater.

Babysitter is NTA for not taking picky eater to McDonald’s

NTA for not providing picky eater’s food at restaurant

Kids menu with only junk food leads to picky eaters

NTA. Stand your ground and set boundaries with entitled parents.

Spoiled brat? Babysitter refuses McDonald’s for picky eater. NTA.

Babysitter in the right for refusing picky eater McDonald’s.

Stand your ground and set boundaries with picky eaters.

Child’s picky eating might be ARFID, a serious eating disorder.

Babysitter not at fault for picky eater’s hunger. ♂️

♀️ Babysitter not responsible for picky eater’s bad habits.

Picky eater gets denied McDonald’s, internet approves with NTA verdict
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NTA stands their ground on picky eater debate

Teaching kids to appreciate food: NTA comment sparks debate.

Providing food for picky eaters is reasonable and considerate.

NTA babysitter refuses McDonald’s for picky eater, stands up for self.

NTA for refusing McDonald’s for picky eater at age 10

Babysitter not at fault for not catering to picky eater.

Being upfront about picky eaters and offering to pay

Respectful compromise for picky eater, NTA judgement agreed.

NTA. Babysitter not wrong for refusing McDonald’s for picky eater.

NTA for refusing McDonald’s to a picky 10-year-old eater.

Kid demands McDonald’s tenders, babysitter refuses. NTA.

Parent won’t have babysitter run around to feed picky eater. NTA

Babysitter is NTA for refusing McDonald’s for picky eater

Teaching kids to not be picky eaters or pay up

Setting boundaries for picky eaters: NTA dad enabling spoiled brat

Babysitter not wrong for not getting specific chicken tenders.
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No short order cook or Uber Eats. Eat with group.

Babysitter not at fault for not knowing child’s eating habits

NTA babysitter refuses to spoil picky eater with McDonald’s

Babysitter not obligated to buy meals, deserves compensation.

NTA- Babysitter refuses to cater to spoiled picky eater.

Babysitter not responsible for picky eater’s meal preferences. NTA

Mom’s trick to deal with picky eaters: repeat the meal ️
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Kid’s picky eating demands are unreasonable, NTA for refusing. ♂️

Babysitter not at fault for picky eater’s McDonald’s demand.

Picky eating at 10: NTA for refusing McDonald’s.

NTA. Picky eater should learn to make own food at 10. ♂️

Picky eater defended by commenter with humor and empathy
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Stand your ground! NTA. ♀️

Babysitter refuses McDonald’s for picky eater, calls kid’s bluff.

Teaching manners to kids, NTA babysitter refuses McDonald’s tantrum.

NTA babysitter shouldn’t be expected to read minds

Chicken tenders vs nuggets: the picky eater struggle ♀️

Babysitter not short order cook. NTA for refusing McDonald’s.

Babysitter is NTA for refusing McDonald’s for picky eater.

NTA. Parent needs to address picky eating, not enable it.

Picky eater refuses McDonald’s, babysitter not in the wrong

Babysitter not at fault for picky eater’s hunger tantrum

Parents should pack food for picky eaters, not expect others to.
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♀️ Babysitter refuses to give in to picky eater demands. NTA.

Childhood eating issues cause conflict over fast food choice.

♀️ Babysitter refuses McDonald’s for picky eater, comment defends decision.

Picky eater niece causes family inconvenience, NTA babysitter avoids conflict

Stand your ground and don’t let picky eaters be spoiled brats
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Spoiled kid or not, be grateful for what you’re served

NTA comment calls out bad parenting, no replies.

Support and understanding for picky eaters with possible OCD. ❤️

Babysitter not wrong for refusing McDonald’s for picky eater

Kid’s picky eating habits may cause problems in the future.
