On Sun, 18 Feb 2024 03:39:41 -0800, KlausSchadenfreude
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klaus.schade...@gmail.com> wrote:
>DEAR ABBY: I have a close relationship with my grandchildren and their
>parents. My 12-year-old grandson eats nothing except fast food and
>refuses everything else. His parents allow it and even have food
>delivered for him. His 8-year-old sister watches closely and is
>starting to head in the same direction. What they do at home is one
>thing, but it’s a problem for me when they visit, especially for three
>or four days. Help! — FRUSTRATED COOK
>
>DEAR COOK: Have the child’s parents considered that their son may have
>an eating disorder? If they haven’t, it may be time for them to
>discuss his eating habits with his pediatrician. Although some
>children may be spoiled and catered to, others may need medical or
>psychological intervention. Because this presents a problem for you
>when your grandchildren visit, rather than waste the food they refuse
>to eat, have their parents send their food with them.
>
>Dear Abby, have the child's parents considered that the kid is a
>spoiled brat and not be given any fast food for a month? "Eating
>disorder" my aching ass.
It is *possible* the son has developed an eating disorder due to
the parents refusing to parent. If this is the case, correcting the
behavior will be pretty easy.
>Grow some balls, be parents, and tell the
>little fuck that he's not getting ANYTHING to eat except wholesome,
>healthy, home-cooked food. If he refuses, make a big fast food order
>and EAT IT RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM.
What's the point of eating fast food in front of the kid while he
goes hungry? Seems excessive to me.
The rule here has always been, you'll eat what's put in front of
you, or you'll go hungry.
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