Quote Originally Posted by mickyc View Post
I disagree! There is no way I would be feeding the child baby food. Mom can do what she wants at home but the child isn't stupid. He will know that he doesn't wine and get his way at your house. Go hungry then and be cranky but do not let the child win.

Ha ha, maybe I am too much of a mean a$$ LOL
I get what you're saying, and I don't think you're mean at all. That's what I do for a lot of other situations. But at this point, the provider has done all she can for this kid, but the parent is making it basically impossible for her to make a difference. I'd suggest to do whatever makes her life easier. This isn't mentioned, but does he at least know how to use a spoon? If not, start there, so at least you don't have to actually spend the time spoon feeding him at every meal. Hand him a bowl with his food and have him go to town until he figures it out.