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[quote=Anonymous]You are very fortunate that your kids eat only the healthy food that you serve them. I had this opinion, too, that children should only healthy food you serve them. Until I had children with special needs. My first had severe food allergies starting from 6 months old and a very restricted diet. Each new food we introduced had to be trialed - one a week. Every single fruit, vegetable, meat, and grain. Day one would be one bite. Day 2 would be 2 bites. At any point there could be an allergic reaction, necessitating a trip to the hospital. It was absolutely terrifying and mealtimes were not enjoyable but a highly stressful event that could end with a medical emergency. We ended up feeding that child whatever safe foods we could, and could not eat out, travel, dine with others, etc. because of the risks of an allergic reaction. The goal for them became weight gain with a restricted diet due to food allergies so we focused on that.

My second child was introduced to fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean meats as a baby but had no interest in food. There were issues upon solids introduction with chewing, gagging, and swallowing. We saw specialists and talked to our pediatrician. Once we got that kid eating more solids, only a few foods would be accepted by them and they were the highly processed, tan foods that kids with sensory food issues prefer. They had little to no interest in eating and only certain, specific, processed foods would be consumed. We did feeding therapy, and had evaluations with many different specialty doctors. Basically I was told it was a sensory issue, that my child may have high functioning autism, and I should do whatever I can to make mealtimes pleasant and feed whatever they will eat.

So sure, you may judge me if you see me feeding my kids processed foods. But you have no idea what I have dealt with or how I would trade places with you in a heartbeat. Have you ever cried because your child hasn’t gained weight for 5 months and won’t eat ice cream or any other calorically dense foods you offer? Have you ever dealt with a child who will only eat 20 foods or fewer and will refuse entire groups of food? No matter what you try - even when you read books about food, they help you shop and cook, you let them play with food and they have done feeding therapy and can name every single healthy food the rest of the family eats that they won’t eat them self.

So basically - before you judge, have a little compassion and realize that many of us who have kids who eat poorly compared to your family could be dealing with a lot of challenges that you never even dreamed about.[/quote]

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