Sorry Bright sparks, didn't mean for you to think I thought you force feed or are not understanding of picky/fussy eaters. I was just stating why I do what I do. For myself, I do offer the food time and time again and I know a few of the parents do this as well. I know some people have a hard time throwing food out so they don't do this but I am the opposite, I have no issue throwing food out(most of the time!) so it doesn't bother me if I give it to them and they don't eat it. As long as they try it, I am happy.