Been there, done that...in fact, there right now too. I actually discuss this in interview. My philosophy with my DCKs as well as my own...this is what is being served...if you don't eat it, tough luck. I also don't give seconds of anything until they have finished everything on their plate. I have a 13 year old step son who has been indulged by his Mom his whole life. To this day the child won't eat fruits, vegetables (including potatoes, unless it's French fries), only chicken (& only if there is no bone). This has caused many an argument between the exes as he goes home and complains he's hungry...sorry...our rules. That being said, I don't force anyone to eat food, I gently encourage to try it (& if I'm lucky, that works and they like it <happy dance>).