We’ve all been there: trying something new and realizing it’s not quite what we expected. One single dad recently faced this dilemma when his 9-year-old daughter insisted on trying a Greek sausage from their local deli. Despite his warnings, she was determined to give it a try, only to discover she didn’t like it at all. But instead of giving in to her pleas for something else, this dad decided to teach her a tough lesson about food choices. ♀️
The Deli’s Fancy Sausages

Daughter’s Greek Sausage Obsession

Dad’s Warning ⚠️

Greek Sausage Disappointment

No Sausage Swap

Dad’s Tough Love

The Choice: Hunger or Greek Sausage

Single Father’s Dilemma ♂️

Teaching a Lesson

The Age Factor

Tough Love or Too Harsh? ♂️
This single dad’s approach to teaching his daughter about food choices has left him questioning if he made the right decision. After his daughter insisted on trying a Greek sausage she ended up hating, he refused to make her something else, leaving her with the choice of eating it or going to bed hungry. While he believes this tough love approach will teach her to be cautious with her food choices, he can’t help but wonder if he was too harsh on his 9-year-old. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
“YTA. Why be so mean? She’s only 9 and she was willing to give it a try, you could have made her some toast or something when it was clear she really hated it.”

“YTA. Playing it safe? That’s messed up.”

“YTA. Parenting isn’t ‘set the kid up for failure’ “

Encourage, don’t punish! Expand her horizons with new foods.
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Dad teaches daughter lesson: Hunger or Greek sausage?

“YTA … she could have made herself a sandwich or had some fruit or something.”

“YTA. Let her have a bowl of cereal or make herself a sandwich. Instead, you’re setting her up for an eating disorder or to never try anything new.”

Dad’s stubbornness: teaching a lesson or asserting his authority?

Heartbreaking judgment on single dad’s decision to teach daughter
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“Dude, YTA. Shes NINE. Let her try new food! ️”
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Parent’s power trip backfires, leaving daughter with a tough lesson

“YTA. Teaching kids to try new things shouldn’t involve punishment.”

Dad’s failed attempt to teach daughter a lesson about food

YTA for forcing her, but well done for seeking advice

“Stubborn daughter tries new food, dad could’ve compromised. YTA.”

YTA. Neglecting your daughter’s hunger and punishing her for exploring food?

“Dad’s lesson backfires: Punishment for refusing new food. YTA.”

Forcing her to eat caused physical distress. Encourage alternatives.

YTA for not considering her age and punishing her curiosity
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Last Updated on February 8, 2024 by Diply Social Team