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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This obsession with kids having an adventurous palate is one of the most ridiculous things. It really doesn’t matter. [/quote]

It also doesn't matter that some kids do. They aren't having adventurous palates at you, or at your kids. It's not a criticism of you.[/quote]

+1. Some families see food as more than just sustenance - it’s entertainment, a way to share family time, a genuine source of pleasure. My family loves great food, and we are the co-owners of several restaurants in ny. Having our kids enjoy food with us is just one of the ways we like to spend time with them. Just like skiing, hiking, board games, etc.

Yes, some people are overly obsessed about their kids having adventurous palates, and I think it comes from a weird place, like when they post photos on social media of their kids eating fish eyeballs or whatever. But those are the same people who are overly obsessed about a lot of things their kids do. We want our kids to enjoy food because we think it’s a source of real pleasure and a great way to commune with people. It adds an extra dimension to travel and it’s a tangible way to understand other cultures. We have plenty of kids who come over for play dates who only eat chicken nuggets and mac and cheese. And I’ll happily serve that to them. If they want to try a bite of chicken tikka masala or wiener schnitzel, they are welcome too, but there’s no pressure. I grew up in a town with no non-American restaurants other than the local Chinese restaurant. My first time eating Indian and Thai food was at friends’ homes and it was like that scene in ratatouille when the rat discovers good food.

OP, many many kids grow up to be adults who enjoy the same food they ate as kids and feel no need to branch out. But socially, especially if your kids grow up to live in cities and will travel, it’s easier for them if they are willing to try different foods. It’s not fun to go on a trip to Spain with friends and be the only one not eating the paella. [/quote]

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