“an aversion to certain textures of food that he really could not tolerate”
Trust me, having a picky kid - unbelievably picky - is no picnic. Nothing works; they’re not stupid. I’m wondering if my son has this kind of problem as he does occasionally complain about the feeling.
I did not give my children the option of leaving the table without eating a balanced meal, so “picky eating” was simply not permitted. Biggest problem here in America is giving young children a taste for sweet at an early age. If they get hungry enough, they will eat proper food. We often give in too easily between 18 months and 3 years, and that can start the cycle of bad eating habits.