Hello! I want your help with my problem. I have a child of 8 years - 2nd grade. He does not want to EAT. Nothing. Only the moussaka and everything sweet. The problem, I don't think, is that I'm a bad cook because his sister eats. So it's nothing poisonous: D. But I'm afraid he'll get sick. He doesn't want to and that's it. I tried everything .. At lunch he eats 2-3 teaspoons of lentils and leaves it. He sits down at the computer. He says it's boring to eat. !! I do not understand, please anyone who has experience to write in the comments. Thank you in advance! :)
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Motivate him! If his computer is interesting and the food is boring, it is ... he is deprived of the right to a computer if he has not eaten his food. Now .... not rudely, of course, you set a condition for it, but you still match the food with its taste or disguise it :))) My son hates vegetables, for example, everything that is green. I started to mash them (cream soups) color (carrots) and now eat like wild. Also, if he is bored of eating, ... does he have a TV or whatever would make his time while eating more interesting ?!
I have no experience, but you can buy him some vitamins for appetite, I've heard that they help.
Don't worry, he'll eat. I was like that until 4th grade. Literally ours shoved the food in my mouth. After 4th grade I started eating a lot and I can't even stop. Well, don't worry, he'll start eating someday.
No one died of starvation in the presence of food. Just don't make him eat. But in general! Put away everything sweet. THERE is your problem. Don't give him money. Leave fruits, vegetables on the table and let him know that there is a cooked meal. Just watch, don't even mention eating. Nothing will happen to him. The most important thing is not to give ANYTHING sweet.
Hello. And my son was eight ... In fact, he's 23 now. But when he was eight, and before, when he was six and his sister was two, I put the food with a spoon in his mouth, and the little one was already eating alone. I know why it happened to him - he was still a baby when I force-fed him and he already hated to eat. He became a naughty child, he was never hungry, he loved only two or three things. I tried everything. I tried not to feed him for two days. Then, when he was hungry, he ate only bread - he was even too lazy to spread something on his slice. And now he remained a villain. You have two options - either to feed him or to try some interesting foods - every day something different, fun, new and unknown. My son, for example, didn't like to eat eggs at all, and I made a six-egg cake every Sunday, half of which he ate. I taught him to eat soups. There was an animation Popeye the sailor - he ate spinach and became strong. So I made spinach soup (or nettle and dock) and we turned the meal into a game. Make interesting sandwiches - bites, put melted cheese, cut pieces of ham, decorate them with a strip of cucumber. Don't let him feel that you are worried that there is a problem. Do nothing by force, give way sometimes, cook what you love. In fact, what is the problem if he eats only moussaka? It has a variety of products. If he likes jam, he makes him various creams, roaring, sour, rice milk, semolina halva ... My son does not eat stews at all and I never offer him. When I cook, for example, Chirpan meatballs, he eats fried meatballs. Please don't blame me, I tried everything. At least that's how he's always been fed. I sincerely wish you success. So I made spinach soup (or nettle and dock) and we turned the meal into a game. Make interesting sandwiches - bites, put melted cheese, cut pieces of ham, decorate them with a strip of cucumber. Don't let him feel that you are worried that there is a problem. Do nothing by force, give way sometimes, cook what you love. In fact, what is the problem if he eats only moussaka? It has a variety of products. If he likes jam, he makes him various creams, roaring, sour, rice milk, semolina halva ... My son does not eat stews at all and I never offer him. When I cook, for example, Chirpan meatballs, he eats fried meatballs. Please don't blame me, I tried everything. At least that's how he's always been fed. I sincerely wish you success. So I made spinach soup (or nettle and dock) and we turned the meal into a game. Make interesting sandwiches - bites, put melted cheese, cut pieces of ham, decorate them with a strip of cucumber. Don't let him feel that you are worried that there is a problem. Do nothing by force, give way sometimes, cook what you love. In fact, what is the problem if he eats only moussaka? It has a variety of products. If he likes jam, he makes him various creams, roaring, sour, milk with rice, semolina halva ... My son does not eat stews at all and I never offer him. When I cook, for example, Chirpan meatballs, he eats fried meatballs. Please don't blame me, I tried everything. At least that's how he's always been fed. I sincerely wish you success. decorate them with a cucumber ribbon. Don't let him feel that you are worried that there is a problem. Do nothing by force, give way sometimes, cook what you love. In fact, what is the problem if he eats only moussaka? It has a variety of products. If he likes jam, he makes him various creams, roaring, sour, rice milk, semolina halva ... My son does not eat stews at all and I never offer him. When I cook, for example, Chirpan meatballs, he eats fried meatballs. Please don't blame me, I tried everything. At least that's how he's always been fed. I sincerely wish you success. decorate them with a cucumber ribbon. Don't let him feel that you are worried that there is a problem. Do nothing by force, give way sometimes, cook what you love. In fact, what is the problem if he eats only moussaka? It has a variety of products. If he likes jam, he makes him various creams, roaring, sour, rice milk, semolina halva ... My son does not eat stews at all and I never offer him. When I cook, for example, Chirpan meatballs, he eats fried meatballs. Please don't blame me, I tried everything. At least that's how he's always been fed. I sincerely wish you success. My son does not eat stews at all and I never offer him. When he cooks meatballs, for example, in Chirpan style, he eats fried meatballs. Please don't blame me, I tried everything. At least that's how he's always been fed. I sincerely wish you success. My son does not eat stews at all and I never offer him. When I cook, for example, Chirpan meatballs, he eats fried meatballs. Please don't blame me, I tried everything. At least that's how he's always been fed. I sincerely wish you success.
If there are no visible signs of illness or excessive weight loss, do not force it. Let him eat whatever and whenever he wants.
Let him eat only what HE WANTS. DO NOT OFFER HIM LENTILS, because it is obviously not tasty for him, it is not about whether you cook it well, but about what he wants. It may be in a period when he is stubborn and does not want to, or he can just now form part of his tastes. My parents never made me eat things I didn't want, I didn't want to try a food just because I didn't like the look, and I'm still very capricious about the food. Remember this advice: Do not force your children to eat certain foods, leave them the choice of what to eat. Even if your child does not want to eat any vegetables, it is not a pain to die. He won't get sick of it. He will eventually get sick if he stops eating completely, but you would hardly allow this, if he does not want to eat the pot will not eat and it is smear him some slices. The important thing is to eat! Until I was 14, I was only on slices.
First Calmly, with food, an 8-year-old child will not die of hunger, you just stop worrying and that's it, let the child see your indifference to the amount of food. By limiting the sweets in your home to a minimum, those who have not eaten their food have no dessert, and the dessert should be a mini waffle or 1 shock candy. Also keep in mind that the children's portions are 150 g of pot and 150 g of fruits and vegetables, and for dinner a total of 200 g. Many children's favorite food is moussaka, but that doesn't mean offering it to them every day. Offer moussaka once every two weeks. Make a menu for the month. For example, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, lean beans, lentils, potatoes, rice, etc., Tuesday, meat, Thursday, fish, Saturday, let it be a pizza holiday, and Sunday, what's left in the fridge, sandwiches or sausages with salad, etc., with the idea of Saturday and Sunday to have more time for your children.
When he's bored, make him happy. Put a little imagination and ingenuity, serve in an interesting way, decorate the dishes, cook something unusual, take him to a restaurant, etc.
Don't let him eat whatever he wants and sit at the computer unless he eats what you cook. However, there is no other choice.
Well, you may have spoiled him a lot to do so.
Only when I hear a computer and it becomes clear to me. Remove it while it's time. If eating is boring and the computer is not, then the work is not going well. There are far more fun things than it. He is 8 years old ... I got a computer in high school. To go to play, to run, to skate. To get tired so as to whet his appetite.
I'm not much of "YOU" with the children, because I don't have it myself, but I think you've let go of his reins too much. No computer until he eats to cry to shake but to understand that it is not he who determines. Do not soften, be strict, but fair as they say. Put things in such a way that the computer itself is a reward for him, not something safe. Be firm no matter how much it gives you a heart (if you are a softer character). The other option is to ask him how he eats and prepare it, he may not like lentils. As far as I know every child loves puree and fried meatballs, try them, if it does not happen, see a doctor, because it is dangerous at this age when it develops not to eat anything. Success Gabi, 20 years.
Consult a psychologist, and possibly a child psychiatrist.
Try not to provide him with anything sweet, no waffles, chocolates and fast food. Let the jam get it from fresh fruits, according to the season or dried ones, but only home-made, because the ones bought are with the addition of a lot of sugar and other things. Do not allow intermediate meals and try to eat it 4 times a day - breakfast, lunch, afternoon breakfast, dinner. The problem is often that children eat "junk" that satiates them and then they do not want home-cooked food. Also, try serving his food in a special way, let him feel the attention. Put on a clean, beautiful tablecloth, interesting napkins, shape the portions like in a restaurant or like a child, to arouse his interest. If there is no health problem, this should help, but remember - no snacks and fast carbs, no waffles, salads, chips, etc. Success! : ) A 36-year-old mother. :)
If he only wants sweets, then he subscribes to the ranks of diabetics.
Ma'am, leave the child alone! When I was little I didn't eat, my mother beat me to eat, and I gained weight at puberty. I am now 95 pounds! And I was a weak child. Leave him alone!
Let me tell you that when I was little I didn't like to eat either. But then, literally, my grandmother forced the food into my mouth. At the moment, I also don't eat everything and I don't like every food, but I definitely eat well. I don't think force him, leave him. So far, I have not heard of anyone starving to death, especially when they have access to food.
Let him eat more often in smaller portions. Everything at once can overeat and make you feel uncomfortable. SWEET slows him down, then if he eats only jam, he can't eat anything else because there are about 1000 calories in one chocolate. He is small and only if he eats he will not eat anything else. It is good to forget to take jam, because it is harmful to health and it can get sick not from malnutrition. So instead of - chocolate, lollipop, cake, waffle, etc., you can replace them with homemade salt or - pie, honey, jam or marmalade. Of course, give them to him more often and explain that they are useful. More fruits, vegetables, bread but not white, eggs and as little sugar, salt or pasta as possible. You can ask and a pediatric nutritionist will best explain. PP: don't scold him and don't force him, he's a child, explain it to him normally. Children can be stubborn if you abuse them. This is from me!
The neighbor's child lost 10 kilograms because he was too lazy to eat and was constantly on the computer.
I was like that until I was 20 years old. But it will hardly be such a difficult case for you. It will be ok when he gets smarter and understands.
He will eat. I had a similar problem. I have always had a computer in us since I was 7-8 years old. I'm 36 now :) We lived with my grandparents (retirees) and I acted the same way - from computer school. To remember, to look in the refrigerator, there is no such film. My grandmother used to come to my room and feed me in my mouth a pot that I could barely swallow. And so to 14-15 years old. Then, when puberty hit me, I almost stopped coming home and drove mostly on photosynthesis and cigarettes. When I went to study in another city, I saw that there was no one to cook and I wanted to - I wanted to do it. And I could only cut salami and spread a slice of bread. But over time, I realized that there is nothing better than cooked. I started cooking, experimenting and even discovered that I had a talent for it. Now, at 36, I'm a certified chef, I cook everything and eat everything. And it's sweetest when I know I've cooked it. :) He will eat, you will not worry about him. And a chef can become.
It is unlikely that my comment will be published, but to give my opinion. So the parents who give advice to take away his computer are just pathetic. One sitting at the computer means that the child has not used up his calories and as soon as he has used them, he will start to lose weight. And you can't push it in his mouth. Only incompetent parents do that.
If you force him to eat, it kills his appetite. Don't make him eat - let him ask for food himself when he is hungry. And if he does not want to eat, then either he is not hungry, or his appetite has been killed - he is hungry, but he does not want to eat. Let him eat when and what he wants, as they advised above.
№24 From your first sentence, your whole text does not inspire confidence. When you mention that you are 36 and 7-8 years old, you had a computer on which you sat after school and the simplest reader himself thinks that in 1985-1986 you think you had a home computer, it immediately convinces the reader that you are lying. .
If you force him to eat, you will disgust him with food forever. Leave him alone. In the 21st century, no child has died of starvation. When he is hungry enough he will eat whatever he finds. He will not die.