Or the child may simply wish to assert his independent thinking skills. Sometimes parents go overboard trying to get the child to eat. Sometimes the attention comes in more severe negative ways. The child is threatened, spanked or sent away from the table. Snacks are withheld, and everyone goes to bed sad.
Children pick up food habits from their parents.
These habits children develop can be positive or negative. When adults drink soda and expect that children will happily drink milk, parents will be disappointed with the outcome. Parents need to eat a variety of healthy foods at meal and snack times with their children. Prepare a variety of foods every day. When your child sees different foods being enjoyed by the family, she will eventually get curious enough to try some if she is not being forced or cajoled.