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[quote=Anonymous]OP, you're right that children should be open to trying new things and that it is rude for a guest to criticize the food a host provides.

However, you asked about American expectations.  Typically, Americans feel it is the parental role to enforce eating habits and manners.  Grandparents generally just try to make visits as enjoyable as possible.  While a frequent parental complaint is that grandparents spoil their grandkids, I think kids usually just adapt to different people have different rules.

I remember hearing once that "parents have to say no, grandparents get to say yes".

If you want to implement your original plan, you are well within your rights as the host.  However, it is liable to breed resentment and detract from a fun visit.  Since you're not actually responsible for raising the child, it would seem more pleasant to take a break from cooking full meals.  Have some pizzas, sandwiches, etc.  If you're really worried about nutrition, you can provide lots of fruit to ward off scurvy.[/quote]

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