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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Other than that, a good guest knows they should sample what is served, tell the host it's great, and thank them for their efforts.

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I would say that's true for a dinner party, where people can nibble at foods they dislike and then get something more to eat at home, but the rules are slightly different when someone is staying in your home for several days, and especially when there are children involved. (Food is all tied up with comfort, and children generally need more reassurance/comfort than adults.)

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You know it's really not. And the behavior is just rude. You teach kids when they are young to be gracious guest.

They don't need to like what is served but they don't tell the host.
They take a small serving, you encourage them to try.  Some kids will eat at other's houses what they won't eat at home.  if the kid doesn't, oh well, either the host will notice and offer something else or you can feed your kid later.

Lastly, the "picky eater".  If your kid is going to be picky then you need to teach them from the beginning that means they will have to go, take very small servingsl serving, participate in the meal (talk, cut up there food, kind of push it around on the plate, etc), thank the host, tell the host they loved it and wait until home to eat.

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