Imagine moving in with your partner and their child, only to discover that the child has a major issue with food. One woman found herself in this exact situation when she began living with her boyfriend, Mark, and his 14-year-old daughter, Jennifer. The young girl would become extremely upset if dinner was delayed by even half an hour, often resulting in tears and tantrums. But when the woman refused to cook for Jennifer after she threw away a prepared meal, it led to an emotional breakdown.
Meet Jennifer, the Food-sensitive Teen ️

Moving in and Bonding

Jennifer’s Food Problem

Dinner Delay Drama

Preparing Meals in Advance

Busy Day, Planned Meals

Dinner Time Demands ⏰

Heating Instructions Ignored

Food Thrown Away, Snack Requested ️

Standing Her Ground

Screaming and Crying

Two Hours Later… ⌛

Entire Dinner Wasted

Cooking Refusal and Father’s Return

Mark’s Late Arrival and Jennifer’s Tears

Mark’s Opinion on the Situation

Cooking Strike Begins

To Cook or Not to Cook: The Food Drama Continues
After Jennifer threw away the prepared dinner and demanded a new meal, our protagonist stood her ground, refusing to cook for the young girl. The situation escalated into an emotional meltdown, with Jennifer crying for hours until her father finally returned home. While Mark agreed that Jennifer was acting entitled, he suggested that his girlfriend should have just cooked her something once her work was done. Frustrated, she declared that she’s not cooking for either of them anymore. Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this culinary conflict… ️
NTA commenter and replies discuss parenting and food issues with empathy.

NTA. Concerns raised about daughter’s behavior and possible need for therapy.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/d3a6cac3-377d-4ed1-a9ea-835a6860558d.png)
NTA. Mark needs to address his daughter’s behavior.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/09f84f58-867e-470e-a8b8-f984bad49c01.png)
Commenters suggest girl may have autism, need therapy and support. NAH.

Commenter suggests therapy for boyfriend’s daughter, sparks agreement.

Teaching basic cooking skills and therapy could help resolve conflict
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/7b1d4031-e849-48f4-ae79-d004f27b587d.png)
Boyfriend needs parenting therapy, not OP.

Commenters suggest daughter may have undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder.

NTA. 14 y/o can make a sandwich or scramble eggs

Commenter defends OP’s decision and addresses potential abuse concerns.

Advice to seek professional help for possibly autistic stepdaughter

NTA. 14 y/o can prepare a meal. Kid needs therapy

Curious if there are other issues causing the behavior

NTA commenter suggests a wake up call for entitled dad and daughter

Microwave skills and tantrums: NTA for not cooking again

Commenter and reply agree on NTA, suggest reassessing relationship and developing life skills

Comment suggests possible autism, recommends help. NTA/NAH judgement.

Commenter and reply agree: 14-year-old should learn basic cooking skills

Commenter defends the boyfriend’s daughter, blames the father.

Commenter suggests child may have a disability, sparks debate

Is the daughter TA or is there more to it?

Commenter suggests getting help for boyfriend’s daughter, sparks controversy.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/47bdf62d-122c-47e2-a07c-c0403b442ec6.png)
NTA. Kid acts entitled, should learn to cook.

Curiosity about mental health in cooking conflict sparks concern

Don’t let a spoiled 14 year old dictate your actions. NTA

Concerned commenter questions if girl has been diagnosed, calls out AHs

NTA commenter suggests therapy for girlfriend’s food issues and daughter’s tantrums

Encouraging response to a sensitive situation

Teenager throws tantrum, wastes food, demands to be served. NTA.

Commenter suggests teaching and accommodating for potential mental disorder.

Commenter questions father’s parenting and future plans in chaotic situation

Curious about the backstory of babysitting and custody arrangements

Age matters! Commenter defends woman’s refusal to cook for teenager.

Curiosity about special needs sparks discussion on cooking responsibilities.

Boyfriend’s daughter throws tantrum over food, OP not obligated to cook.

NTA, 14yo needs help and parents have enabled this behavior

Commenter calls out entitled girlfriend, declares NTA.

Last Updated on May 29, 2023 by Diply Social Team