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Kelly, settling down's avatar

This is basically what we did, but for a couple of especially difficult months we offered an unappetizing back-up meal of rolled up deli turkey and carrot sticks--neither of which they really cared for. The trick was finding something that was just barely tolerable as an alternative rather than something they actually liked. They got over that quickly.

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Lon&Ko's avatar

As a parent of three young children, I think I can explain: the average American parent feels like they need to spend a lot o quality time with their kids. And hangry kids are not fun at all. If your kid refuses to eat dinner, they are miserable to be around. Feeding your kids food they don't like takes a dedication, a will to fight, and the ability to ignore the whiny mess tugging your trousers. I happen to enjoy victimizing my children in the name of healthy eating, so I relish the fight. Other parents prefer to save their energy for endless play sessions.

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