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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]But the child doesn't like a lot of foods. She isn't going to serve him chicken feet. But at the same time, she can't subsist on a child's menu of pizza and nuggets for two weeks. It's inconvenient and unhealthy.

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[b]Not a single person has suggest that she should subsist on pizza and nuggets for two weeks.[/b]  Many people, including me, have offered suggestions for how to cook meals that work for all.  She likes to make Italian food.  Fine, make pasta but this time don't include anchovies.  She provided a list of things he likes that are not child-like chicken nuggets, but are basic American fare.  Right there that's 6 or 7 meals.  Throw in eating out two or three times.  Now, they're down to having to figure out four meals.  This is where she can decide whether to be creative with her approach to cuisine, or have an argument with a kid.  Or, as her husband wants, have alternative options in the house or on the table.

The tween cannot say yuck or gross, that's fair and reasonable and acceptable.  There is a big middle ground on the food, she just wants the fight.[/quote]

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I would not tolerate a kid saying "yuck" and being a pill about dinner.  But I would also not be looking for a fight or cooking meals I expect my guest will not like.  Make some meals you know he likes.  Make some meals you think he'll like.  Eat out/get takeout a few times.  Don't throw down the gauntlet the minute he walks through the door and announce that his "fussy ways will not be tolerated."  [/quote]

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