[gracie1]

Ther is no way you can win a battle with a child over food. My parents both had sever control issues and were personally affronted by the picky eating habits I had as a child. It became a battle of control that continues to rage. NEVER allow your self to fall victum to a battle of wills like this. If you can be patient, most toddlers will outgrow it. If you are concerned about nutrition or if it may be a symptom of autism, ask the dr. But food battles, you will lose them.

[annyokie]

My picky-eater is still a picky-eater, but not as bad since he is now 13. He still acts like he is going to barf when he eats his salad or peas. He still touches all his food with his fingers, too, despite constant reminders that we do not need to feel our food.

However, he gets straight A's in school and has a circle of friends who are not hooligans, so I can't complain.

As for control, my dad used to MAKE my little brother eat his carrots, which he would promptly ralph onto his plate (cool, when you are eating your own supper) and then get pissed because he puked. I never figured out why he (Dad) never made the connection or why my mom let it happen more than once.