Originally Posted by kipper

I don't think I starved, but my mother still likes to relate the story of how, as a child, I refused to eat whatever was for dinner one evening. My grandparents came to visit after dinner, and I led my grandmother to my plate, sitting on the counter, covered with plastic wrap, and said, "Grandma, look! Mommy makes me eat cold food!" because my mother told me that, if I wanted a snack before bed, I would need to eat my dinner first. My grandmother flipped out at my mother over the thought of me eating cold food, and my mother replied, "It was hot when I put it on the table for her. She opted not to eat it then, so if she wants to eat tonight, she'll eat it cold."

I think the only time I was asked what I wanted for dinner as a child was at a restaurant.

Just because your child expresses an interest in a food does not mean you have to indulge them.

Oh, the horror! Virtual play dates and distance learning... What happened to just being a kid and not having everything scheduled?

Yes, I seem to remember hearing that line as well.

I just leave my toaster plugged in 24/7.

One of the perks of cooking--you get to cook foods you enjoy and others don't get to have a say in it.

I agree.

Sounds like you are raising an independent child! Does she dictate what is for dinner?