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[quote=Anonymous]I think I was a pretty picky eater... I wasn't limited to chicken nuggets and pizza (like my kids are) b/c we didn't have nuggets and rarely had pizza.  But, I grew up with a pretty limited range of foods that were offered (meat and potatoes).  It wasn't until after college that the social pressure influenced me to learn to like foods I'd never eaten before:  I "taught" myself to eat broccoli, cooked carrots, mushrooms, peppers, strawberries, cauliflower, shrimp, beans, etc.  I still wouldn't be called an adventurous eater, but I can eat at  public gatherings and not be the one who pushes things to the side.

I have a child who is a very picky eater and I sure hope he outgrows it at some point.  He basically lives on carbs and dairy, all day, everyday.  I was never THAT picky.  But, I know that starving a child who is already scraping the 5th percentile (for weight) is not a good solution.  I've stopped making "special" meals b/c at least half the time he won't eat it and it makes me really frustrated that I spent the time trying to please him.  So, for now, I'm just making  one family meal -- but I try to make sure there is at least one carb that he likes.  He usually goes to the fridge for a yogurt or cheese stick to add to it.  I'm o.k. with that (cereal would be o.k. too).  HE has to make the choice.  It's as true as it ever was -- you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make 'em drink![/quote]

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