Yeah, parents cave sooooo easily. I have to really give my sister credit with my nephew (who's also in my care). She was made all his own baby food, including little pureed curries, etc. He's awesome to cook for! She's of the same mind as me when it comes to feeding kids. I've been really lucky with daycare kids over the past 11 yrs. They ALWAYS come around, despite parents insistence that their kids hate specific foods. You should see their faces when I tell them some of the stuff we've eaten! The squid was the best one for sure....even I was more than a little impressed.