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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They get out of school and want ice cream or cookies or cake and sugary drinks, which I break down and buy them more than I'd like to admit because I can't stand to see them starving themselves.   They eat very little of the dinners I make (which are usually vegetarian because of the one son and because that is my preference) but will snarf pizza if I buy that. [/quote] Do not break down and buy the crap. Do not buy pizza.  IMO, they will never ever change their eating habits if you constantly give in and provide the junk food they want.

If it were me, I'd let them go hungry. Ive had to take this approach with my 7 year old.  Trust me, they are not going to starve to death, they will eventually eat something eventually.    Being that they are teens you have the advantage of being able to have a reasonable conversation with them about their health and nutrition.  Take them to a nutritionist if need be.  Let them help you pick out healthy food that they like and will eat.   Get them involved in preparing meals.

It wont be easy but you really have to put your foot down.  Ive started doing this already with my 7 year old because I know it will be much harder to do when he is a teenager. You have already set a precedent where they know you will give in, but it's not too late.

Good luck![/quote]

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