Anyone have problems getting children to Eat what you put on their plates?

Question

I have a solution! Ask your child to rate the food on a scale of 1-10, 1 being "I wouldn't eat that if I was stranded on a desserted island and dying." and 10 being "It's the best thing I ever put in my mouth." If the kids are very young, make a picture chart, like the ones they use in hospitals for pain and ask the kids to point to the face that matches the taste.

With this approach, the kids try the food with an open mind, not as a chore. My son started out as a picky eater. When I developed this system, he started eating anything I put in front of him. Now, if I tell him it's an original recipe I created, he can't wait to dig in!

Answer 1

I'm going to try it.

Thanks!!

Answer 2

That is a great idea! Thanks, I always puree veggies and mix them in as well as  have the decoy veggies on the side! My husband laughs at me but hey, we moms have to try!

Answer 3

Sweetie... you answered my question about my 13 year old pregnant sister.

Your answer was very thoughtful and very mature unlike the other ones.

Thanks so much.

Answer 4

I don't have problems.  When my kids don't eat what is served they don't eat period.  They go to bed hungry.  My children also help me plan the menus, shop for what we need and prepare it.

Answer 5

Thanks, i might try tht out. my mums daughter is 2 and only really eats chocolate and vegetables. its so hard to get her  eat something else, thank you!!!!

Answer 6

I have a solution too - assuming you aren't serving poison - tell the child to "eat it or go hungry" - 1 night going to bed hungry will fix even the pickiest eater.

Answer 7

cheers thanks ill try that im having a terrible time with my son eating

Answer 8

This is only going to work with really young children or really naive children. My son would see through this in a heartbeat at the age of 4 now at 8 he would never go for this. I like the old stand by of eat or go hungry till the next meal, works every time.