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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP I have a similar dynamic with my husband. It isn't all junk food but he has a per-choice restrictive diet and always eats differently than us.

All my kids ate well as babies but as soon as they realized they could have whatever they wanted for dinner---like daddy---it has been a constant battle to not eat waffles and french fries everyday. He never tells them to eat what is on their plates and will make them what they want. We have had numerous conversations on it. He says they will go hungry if he doesn't do what he is doing. I counter that of course they want comfort foods over vegetables. It is honestly the only point of contention in our marriage.

The only thing that has worked is just talking to them as they get older about being healthy and fit. Things have improved, but it is still not great.

If you have any successes please come back and let me know.[/quote]

OP here. I hope that when my 6 year old is somewhat older, I can reason with her regarding healthy foods. Right now, at her age, she can't comprehend the importance of eating healthy. We don't go to fast food places, neither do we order foods, but my spouse sometimes takes her to Burger King or MacDonald's. Like I mentioned earlier, I don't buy junk food ( no sodas, no cheap juices, no chips etc.), but then my spouse sneaks to the grocery store and fills in with the junk food that he likes to eat. [/quote]

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