We all know someone who’s a picky eater, but how far would you go to accommodate their ever-changing demands? One dad, who loves cooking for his family, finds himself at his wit’s end when his adult stepdaughter’s pickiness becomes too much to handle. He finally snaps and refuses to cook for her anymore. But is he being too harsh, or is it time for her to learn to cook for herself? Let’s dive into this family drama and find out! ️
Dad Loves Cooking for His Family

The Family’s Food Preferences ️

Liz’s Picky Eating Habits

Ever-Changing Food Restrictions

Endless Debates on Dinner Choices ️

The Breaking Point: A Peanutty Problem

Dad’s Had Enough!

Liz’s Tearful Response

Wife Takes Liz’s Side

Is Dad Being Too Harsh or Justified?
This dad, who loves cooking for his family, finds himself at a breaking point when his adult stepdaughter’s pickiness spirals out of control. After endless debates and catering to her ever-changing demands, he finally snaps and refuses to cook for her anymore. But is he being too harsh, or is it time for her to learn to cook for herself? The family seems divided, with his wife taking Liz’s side, accusing him of favoritism. What do you think? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this heated family drama… ️
Concerned commenter suggests possible underlying issues with daughter’s behavior

Daughter’s entitled behavior causes conflict over food preferences. NTA.

Former psych ward worker warns about picky eating and eating disorders.

Daughter’s picky eating habits are unreasonable, dad is NTA

Stepdad stands up to entitled stepdaughter, mom owes apology.

Dad stands his ground against picky eater daughter and wife

NTA dad faces wife’s nuclear reaction. Is there more context?

NTA dad draws the line on picky eaters ♂️

Teach her to fish and she’ll never go hungry

Parent refuses to cook for picky eater, suggests alternatives. NTA.

Daughter expects too much? Dad says no.

Daughter may have eating disorder, needs therapy. NTA for dad.

Concerned commenter suggests picky eater may have eating disorder

Encouraging response to dad’s refusal to cook for picky daughter.

Parenting skills compared in picky eater debate
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Teaching responsibility: NTA, dietary needs vs. food preferences

Daughter’s picky eating may be a sign of disordered eating

Concerned commenter suggests reading up on disordered eating signs.

Encouraging daughter’s eating disorder is not ‘picky eating’ behavior. NTA

NTA dad suggests getting picky daughter to cook once a week.

Parent sympathizes with dad’s picky eater struggle. NTA

Dad stands his ground against picky eater daughter. NTA

Suggesting a nutritionist for picky eater’s healthy meal plan

Being picky is an individual’s problem, not everyone else’s

Parent refuses to cater to entitled adult picky eater. NTA

Empathetic response to picky daughter comment with mental health concern

Parenting done right. Daughter needs to learn to eat everything

Concerned commenter suggests daughter may have an eating disorder.

Mom promised to make daughter her own meal. NTA

Cooking for picky eaters: NTA sets boundaries with daughter.

Picky eater drives dad bonkers. NTA for not catering.

Picky daughter’s dad is NTA, she should make her own food

Supportive yet firm NTA comment with insight into daughter’s behavior.

NTA for refusing to cater to her, but considerate without catering

Daughter is picky, but OP isn’t obliged to cook for her

Possible deeper issues behind picky eating behavior.

Encourage daughter to cook for herself to take control

Stepchild defends dad, calls daughter unreasonable for being ungrateful. NTA

Suggests teaching daughter to cook to understand cooking difficulties.

Eating disorder survivor shares insight on picky eating as a coping mechanism

Daughter’s picky eating habits get roasted by commenter.

NTA. Encourage open communication with daughter about food choices

Concerns raised about daughter’s unhealthy relationship with food.

Concerned comment suggests daughter developing eating disorder.

Daughter’s picky eating may be a symptom of a bigger issue

User suggests daughter may have neurological disorder, but supports dad’s decision.

Not the a-hole, but daughter may have disordered eating

NTA suggests therapy for picky eater, could get worse.

Daughter’s picky eating may be a sign of deeper issues

A picky eater shares how her dad accommodated her needs ❤️

Cooking together as a family could help picky eaters

Father stands up for fairness in feeding picky eaters. NTA.

Orthorexia may be a red flag for picky eaters.

NTA for not cooking, but concern for daughter’s mental health

NTA, but concern for possible eating disorder. Seek help

Suggestion for creating a safe food list for Liz

Possible underlying issues with picky eating behavior

Setting boundaries and showing love can coexist.

Concerned commenter suggests daughter may have eating disorder.

Teach your kids to cook. NTA for not catering.

Suggests mom and Liz share cooking responsibility. Fair solution.

Empowering Liz to cook her own food, NTA dad wins.

Brutal comment calling out favoritism and entitlement.

Cooking for a picky eater? NTA, says this commenter

Daughter said it was okay, dad’s not her personal chef.

Daughter’s inconsistent food preferences lead to dad’s frustration. NTA.

NTA dad refuses to cook for picky daughter, tells her to cook or eat what he makes.

Dad stops cooking for picky daughter, calls out her inconsistency.

Picky daughter causing control issues? NTA for dad’s decision.

Cooking for picky eaters – NTA, accommodations can be made.

NTA. Liz’s pickiness is a choice, not an allergy. Dad’s right.

Daughter’s picky eating may be a sign of eating disorder

Sensitive insight on addressing picky eating habits in children.

Picky eating may be a symptom of an underlying mental health issue

Supportive comment on daughter’s eating habits and independence.

Daughter’s drop out and mental health concerns addressed with empathy.

Daughter’s picky eating may be a cry for help

Daughter’s picky eating may need therapy, not catering. NTA.

NTA but daughter may have disordered eating habits. Therapy recommended.

Being picky is one’s own responsibility. NTA

No sympathy for picky, entitled daughter. Tough love approach justified.
