It is very frustrating when we see parents doing things that enable the bad behaviour but it's even more frustrating when they ask us for help and they clearly dismiss it!! Why bother asking for help if you aren't even going to at least try our suggestions??

I sort of have the opposite problem....I have a child who doesn't eat much at home or here. I once asked dad what her favourite meals were and he said "doesn't matter. Cook what you cook and if she doesn't eat, that's her problem"....sounds harsh but I loved his answer lol. (He did tell me that she loves pasta and cheese so I do try to have it once a week now) It is refreshing to see a family not give in to the child and feed her what she'll eat (bread, mac and cheese, crackers and fruit) I think I was feeling guilty for her not eating but now I don't worry as much. If she eats, great!! If not, she goes to bed hungry. Deep down I do know a child won't starve themselves and she will eat when she's hungry. She does eat both snacks so I know she isn't starving too badly!! Last week was a great eating week for her and she even ate meat (HUGE progress for her!) but this week it's back to going to bed hungry. The parents don't seem to mind so I try not to let it bother me either. This is their 3rd child and dad just said "we don't have time to deal with things like this...she'll eat if she's hungry" lol