Dad Makes 9-Year-Old Cook His Own Meals… Because He’s a Picky Eater!

️ 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! ⚔️

️ The Picky Eater Dilemma

Seeking Professional Help

Mashed Potatoes to the Rescue!

Sneaking in the Veggies

Enough is Enough!

‍ Mini Master Chef

Mom’s Not on Board

‍ Preparing for the Future

‍♂️ AITA for Encouraging Independence?

Insurance Woes

️ OP’s Edit: Stick to the Question! ❓

Trust the Professionals ‍⚕️

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

Encouraging kids to cook can teach independence and appreciation. ‍

Teaching life skills is great, but don’t dismiss sensory issues.

Parenting advice for a picky eater with possible sensory issues ️

Parent struggles with picky eater son; seeks advice and understanding.

Parental support for picky eaters appreciated amidst broken health system

Teaching picky eaters to cook? Great parenting move!

NTA for making picky eater cook. US healthcare needs improvement

Teaching kids to cook early: NTA comment section approves ‍

Teaching kids to cook is a valuable life skill ‍ . NTA for making son cook.

Suggests meal prepping with picky eater son, learn cooking together

Encouraging independence in cooking for kids with special needs. NTA.

Teaching son to cook as a life skill is fine , but why is wife upset?

Encouraging independence and gratitude in cooking. ‍

Encouraging support for a dad managing his neurodivergent child’s eating habits

NTA for teaching him how to cook, but YTA for dismissing possible neurodivergence. Consider seeking help from public school district.

Cooking with a picky eater can be a bonding experience!

Encouraging independence while promoting exploration of new foods

Teaching picky eaters to cook: NTA parenting hack ‍

Teaching a picky eater to cook. NTA

Engaging with resources for picky eaters may help. NTA.

Teaching a picky eater to cook can be helpful.

Teaching picky eater to cook is NTA, maybe try baking

Empathetic comment on picky eaters and cooking together.

Teaching kids to cook is great! NTA, don’t worry.

Teaching self-reliance: NTA

Encouraging picky eaters to cook and experiment can be helpful. NTA.

Parenting win: Teaching self-reliance to picky eaters.

Teaching a picky eater to cook: NTA or sensory issue?

Encouraging independence in picky eaters

Suggests seeking dental/behavioral therapy for picky eating. ‍

Father praised for teaching son life lesson, wife criticized. NTA

Reddit’s classic over-analyzing in parenting. Is the child unhappy?

Parenting advice for a picky eater, with a dash of YTA ‍ ‍

Teaching independence or overlooking possible autism?

Parent criticized for making picky eater child cook his meals. YTA.

Sensory issues may be at play, but valuable life skills learned.

Parenting win! Dad tries to accommodate and find answers for picky eater son

Teaching kids life skills is never a bad thing

Teaching responsibility! Let picky eaters cook their meals ‍

Chill out guys, parent accommodates picky eater and teaches cooking skills. NTA

Defending OP’s right to teach self-sufficiency despite picky eater. NTA

Parenting and mental health intersect for picky eaters.

Parenting gone wrong: Making a 9-year-old cook due to frustration

Parenting gone wrong: Dad makes 9-year-old cook his own meals

Teaching kids to cook is essential. NTA for doing so. ‍ ‍

Encouraging NTA comment defends dad’s approach to teaching cooking skills.

A therapist suggests getting son checked for autism. YTA.

Empathetic comment offers helpful advice to struggling parent.

Former speech language pathologist suggests evaluation for feeding issues. NTA.

Defending medical care struggles within profit-driven system.

Parent dismisses concern for picky eater son’s health, YTA.

Parent criticized for lack of specialist care, but agrees with cooking.

Encouraging picky eaters to cook helps them expand food choices ‍

Supportive comment suggesting therapy for picky eater son.

Empowering picky eaters to cook, NTA shuts down trolls

Doctor approves dad teaching picky eater son to cook ‍

Empathetic NTA comment recommends getting another medical opinion for picky eater.

Teaching self-sufficiency early on. Good job, NTA!

Bonding in the kitchen vs. shaming picky eaters ‍

Teaching life skills to cope with picky eating. NTA

Teaching kids to cook is important. NTA for involving him.

Consider dental issues before forcing a picky eater.

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.

Suggests medical cause for picky eating, calls out for seeking help.

Teaching kids basic life skills early is important!

Parent criticized for not getting diagnosis for picky eater child ⚠️

Teaching kids to cook is important, NTA for making him.

Teaching kids basic life skills is important, but don’t do it just because you’re annoyed. ‍

Pediatrician recommends specialist for picky eating. Listen to them.

Encouraging independence and offering helpful advice. Good job!

Teaching kids independence or rejecting neurodivergence? Counseling recommended

NTA for making him cook, YTA for not getting specialist help.

Parent criticized for making picky eater child cook own meals

Advice for a parent with a picky eater child.

A personal story of a sibling with ARFID and the importance of therapy and understanding. YTA.

Empowering kids to cook early on – NTA comment

Teaching kids to cook early on is excellent generally

Dismissive attitude towards son’s food limitations – engaging and informative

Teaching kids to cook is important and empowering. #NTA

A scathing reply to a parent accused of medical neglect