When do kids stop demanding any food you have?

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Probably in an exceptionally grumpy mood but absolutely sick of it today! Just let me eat a mince pie ffs!

When you stop giving it to them. Kids are always looking to test their limits, which is why we need to decide on what they are for you, and be consistent. Just as if you have to put up with them pestering for a toy every time, if you will on occasion get them one when you take them shopping, if you ever let them try some of what you're eating they'll whinge for it even if they don't really want it. Power-hungry little beings.

As soon as they learn it doesn't work!

Ten months on and no, this is mummy’s hasn’t worked. How much longer do I need to wait?!

Exactly what the PP said.

When you say no.

Wait till they start cooking their own 'snacks' - my 12 year old made macaroni cheese at 11.00 this morning and the 14 year old likes to make smoothies with half the contents of the larder!

I've never allowed my child to pester me or other for food we're eating.
You can put a stop to it if you want to.

All this ‘when you say no’ stuff is assuming I’m NOT saying no! Nearly a year later, I just want to eat without being screamed at. Can anyone give me hope without taking side swipes at my parenting (and yes, you were.)

How old is your little one? You've not given in AT ALL in 10 months? What about your partner/other caregivers? Are you all consistent?

Early/mid twenties?

Me at about 11:00 am to DS17 - "what are your plans for the day?"

DS "I'm going to finish breakfast, shower, and then have some lunch....."

What?! I don’t mean you OP, I just find it hard to believe that no other parents have given their food to their child? My 18m old always wants to try what we are eating, and they try and feed us what they’re having. Maybe I’m odd, but I find it quite sweet they like to share?

I rarely eat in front of him because I hate being squawked at by a mini dictator (I mean when he’s not eating too) but I’m pregnant and needing a little bit of a top up to keep nausea at bay. Fed up with hiding and being hunted down! He’s not ordinarily a greedy child either - just seems to think whatever I’m eating must be delicious.

Dont' start me on smoothies 😧

It's part of dinner time fun.
Currently my 13 month old thinks it's hilarious to offer me food then whip it away when I go to take a bite.
She usually has the same food as us anyway, but if not she tries a bit.

Do they have their own food when you snack? You don't have to give them some of your food, but I don't think it's unreasonable for them to see another family member eating and want to eat something too.

My DC aged 11 ate nine tomatoes (not cherry) in one sitting yesterday, which meant I couldn't add any to the salad. Then all the carrots I'd peeled for the roast today. He is impossible, he is currently baking a loaf of bread as a snack! It's a bit tricky because he always eats healthy food but he eats all of it.

Well if you're pregnant you're literally years away from eating in peace. Sorry!

I remember DD going through a phase of offering me food from her mouth which had been, shall we say, pre-loved. Kids are delightful.

I thought sharing is caring? Why wouldn’t you get them some of their own? You’re having a mince pie, so why can’t they have a mince pie?

They can have a mince pie if they want a mince pie.

They do not want a mince pie, however, as proved when I offered a mince pie of their very own.

@CanYouFeelMyHeart this is what worries me!

When you tell them no and mean it.

I feel your pain. This morning my DS3 ate his toast and banana, then tried to scrounge mine and then offered to "help" his baby sister with hers. This happens every single morning. And no I don't give in either! I suspect the answer to your question may be when they can get the food themselves!

16 years and counting 😂