Mama is not a short order cook.
This is not a restaurant.
You’re not at a buffet.
I group up hearing those retorts when I’d ask for something to eat that wasn’t what is/was for a meal or served at that meal time. And I’m the same way with Alyssa and Ryan. I make meals that I know they’ll enjoy, and the times I do experiment I make sure to have a back-up on hand just in case. Or, I’ll make an experimenty type of meal that can be broken apart/served individually in a manner that would make it appealing to the kids. So when Alyssa and Ryan give me hell and don’t want to eat, I tell them they can go without. And no, they don’t get soup or cereal or a sandwich as a substitute.
How do you handle picky eaters at mealtime in your house?
My name is Jenn, and I'm 27 years old. I'm happily married to my best friend and soulmate, Daniel. Together we have a seven year old daughter named 
Name: Alyssa
Name: Ryan
While I do not have children, I certainly want to raise them in most likely the same way you do when it concerns food.
While my mama tried her best. I was an incredibly picky eater (though in all fairness I TRIED a lot of food and actually didn’t like it, nor do I now, some things are just not my taste) and when she passed my dad didn’t exactly take over that job.
For my future children I am certainly going to try and give them a balanced meal and I’d most def. be the same. you be picky and don’t want to eat, fine, you don’t eat, but don’t expect snacks or any substitutes.
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