Originally Posted by
BamaVol
My sister dictated what was served at my parents table. My parents were fussy eaters to begin with and my mother only made about 10 things. So it was no big deal for them if my sister only wanted 5 of them. There were usually leftovers from a prior night if tonight’s meal wasn’t on her short list.
Today, my sister is 63 and still eats only those same 5 things. Apparently in large quantities.
No judgment, but I think upbringings are enriched when parents take the lead in pushing children to try new things, culinary ones included. Quickly tapering to hot pockets, fish sticks, pizza, and chicken nuggets is a too common and enduring rut. It does call for time and patience, which I know to be in short supply these days, but I think the investment is worth it. I was beaming when my daughter asked "I'd like something I've never had before" ahead of breakfast.