A 17-year-old girl with ARFID refuses to visit her dad in Germany unless she’s fed properly. Her stepmom serves cold meals and has strict rules. She feels confined and mistreated. Is she being a spoiled brat or justified in her demands? Read on to find out.
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Teen demands hot food or no visit to dad’s house
A 17-year-old girl has refused to visit her dad because of her dislike for her stepmom’s parenting style. She claims her little sister has never eaten a hot meal because her stepmom thinks it might burn her mouth. The girl also revealed that she is confined to her room after 7 pm and has to eat cold food, which is difficult for her because of her limited diet. She has now demanded that her dad provide her with hot meals if she is to visit him this summer. The situation has caused a rift between the girl and her family, with her mom calling her an a**hole for being so ‘spoiled.’ What do you think? Should the girl compromise and visit her dad despite the cold food, or is she right to demand hot meals? Share your thoughts and opinions below.
Debate over cold pizza and abusive eating situation with dad.

Teen stands up for dietary requirements and independence at dad’s house

Teen wants to make her own choices about food, stepmom is controlling ️

Mom takes dad’s side over feeding 9-year-old hot food. NTA.

Stepmom’s insane rules and cold food spark outrage among commenters

Supportive comment and reply to teen in difficult family situation ❤️

NTA. Step-mom’s abusive rules are messed up and concerning for 9-year-old.
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Stepmother’s unfair treatment sparks conversation about parental responsibility

17 year old with dietary issues can’t cook. Step mom restrictive.

Not spoiled for wanting hot food and freedom

Communication breakdown: Dad ignores son’s dietary needs.

Commenter shares experience of free-range parenting in Germany, NTA.

Stepmom serves cold food, sister denied hot water for bath

Medical dietary needs respected by father’s household, NTA.

Concerns raised about potential child abuse, urge for CPS intervention

Commenter and reply agree: step mom needs therapy ASAP
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Stand up for yourself and prioritize self-care

Mother not supporting child, stepmother’s behavior borderline abusive.

Age doesn’t define hunger. Empathy is key.
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Standing up for yourself is not being spoiled

Being an ARFID sufferer, OP is justified in demanding respect.

Don’t compromise on your health

Learn what AFRID is and how it affects people’s diet

Wanting a warm meal isn’t spoiled, NTA comment defends.

Shocking revelation raises questions about sister’s upbringing

Food sensitivity and safety concerns are valid. NTA for speaking up

Teen stands their ground on visiting dad. NTA!

Overcoming AFRID through treatment and patience

Respect for daughter’s autonomy and hunger wins dad zero points

German commenter suggests cheap and tasty food options in empathetic response

Report abuse to Jugendamt for no hot meals. NTA.

Stepmom needs therapy! NTA for setting boundaries
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Standing up for herself and her needs. Not spoiled

Empathizing with a 17-year-old’s limited diet and sleep schedule

17-year-old sets boundaries with dad’s strict rules ♀️

Father fails to parent, teen takes a stand

Cold food may be fine for some, but for those with ARFID it’s a sensory issue

Child rightfully refuses to visit neglectful father.

Stepmom drama in a foreign land. NTA, stay home

Food demands: entitlement or basic need?

Dad needs to learn how to just keep swimming

Stand your ground! NTA. ♀️

You are not the a**hole for refusing to visit

Stand your ground, don’t let the boss control your visit ♀️

Navigating crazy parents as a minor

Food feud with father: Commenters question dad’s cold cuisine.

Teen refuses dad’s inadequate meals, NTA wins support

NTA. Teen should buy groceries and make own food. Sister in for treat after Helicopter Parent fails to launch!

Emailing mom, dad and stepmom about food issues – NTA

Commenter highlights poor treatment in an engaging way

Leave your belongings at your mom’s and wreak havoc

Standing up to stepmom’s batsh*t behavior. ♀️

Standards for hot food and bedtime boundaries, NTA wins.
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Avoiding traumatic parenting, a wise move

Demanding a hot meal for 2 weeks isn’t spoiled, NTA

Parenting or torture? Cold food only rule sparks outrage ⚠️

Encourage reporting child abuse

Stand up for yourself and demand to be treated with kindness ❤️

Supportive comment to teen struggling with parents’ behavior ❤️

Teen wants to be treated like an adult, not a child

Choose your own food adventure: Teen takes control

Last Updated on April 16, 2023 by Diply Social Team