Thanks Reggio! I completely agree with everything you have said! With my own kids I have followed this...you don't want it, too bad, you get nothing else. I think I just find it harder with the daycare kids...especially this little one because he is part-time and I know his parents give in and give him bread of whatever, so then he doesn't understand why I'm not doing it. But, your post has renewed my dedication to not giving in...I think I will be tougher from now on. I know if he were older, I would not give in, but it is harder with a young one who doesn't understand. All the other kids eat well or at least eat parts of the meal, but this one just sits there and cries. I tried to teach him how to spoon feed himself (the other two who are close to his age do it), but he got mad and batted my hands away. He is used to it being done for him. Anyway, I think I've hijacked this thread...so I'll stop venting. No more caving!