All children seem to be picky eaters in their early years. Flavors, textures, and colors freak out small children in turns causing temper tantrums (from both children and parents), headaches, and tons of partially eaten meals finally being discarded after day three of the standoff. (Child 1, Parents 0) Our middle child has been perhaps our most picky eater. I could give you some other examples, but frankly, it really doesn't get much more picky than refusing to drink anything but milk for the first six years of your life. (Because water is disgusting!) After a dehydration scare on a family hike, I got officially upset enough to dig my heels in and insist that he try new things in spite of the family doctor continually assuring me that there was nothing wrong--in fact, I should be thrilled!--with him only drinking milk.
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