borrowed words - children and food - power struggles and other notes

[plantyhamchuk]

"When children are forced to try new foods, especially when offered rewards for eating a particular food, they are less likely to try those foods again than are children who are left to decide for themselves*. Similarly when children are restricted from eating their favorite foods, they are more likely to want those foods. As dietitian and family

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[raoin]

boy i wish my parents hadnt forced me to clean my plate.

un-leaning that habit took me forever and i still feel guilt when i leave a plate with partial food on it at a restaurant.

[plantyhamchuk]

I *still* haven't unlearned it, except when serving portions are absolutely gargantuan.