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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you think that they will force foods in a way that will have a negative long term effect on the kids? Serious question. I wonder if perhaps it won't be as bad you think because as grandparents, they will find different and more fun ways to cajole your kids to eat than are reasonable for you.

Case in point, we follow DOR in my house but don't ask the grandparents to do the same. This weekend after DS had barely eaten all day and was refusing offers to sit at the table and eat, I told my mom to be in charge of feeding him. I'm not sure exactly what she did but it resulted in him polishing off a massive plate of food. I'm pretty sure he ate the whole thing while swinging on his swing set.

Of course, it only makes sense to back off and let them find their own way if you trust them not to do anything that will hurt/endanger or ruin the relationship with the kids. Assuming that, let it go, it's just two weeks.[/quote]

I was delighted when my mom told me recently after spending a weekend with my kids that they loved beets! Until DS told me he was bribed to eat the beets and could I please tell grandma he does not have to eat them. But yeah, it's just 2 weeks and not the end of the world if DS hates beets for the rest of his life. I think what I really want is for someone to tell me I should not fight this battle and it is not just my desire to avoid conflict talking.[/quote]

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