39 Reasons Why My Son Refuses to Eat Dinner

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If you have a picky eater at home, you’re not alone! While my daughter is quite adventurous with food, my 4-year-old son presents a new excuse every evening to avoid eating dinner. It’s as if he’s a true artist in the realm of dining refusals. Here are 39 of the most creative reasons my son has given for not wanting to eat. What quirky excuses have your kids shared?

1. I don’t want a baby spoon.
2. This spoon is too large.
3. Mommy’s cooking is better.
4. Oranges are frightening.
5. Pasta is terrifying.
6. I want a big boy cup.
7. I spilled my drink.
8. Water is scary.
9. Daddy’s cooking is better.
10. Cantaloupe makes my lips tingle.
11. This plain pasta with butter is too spicy.
12. I’m tired; can I stop now?
13. I only like blue carrots.
14. I’m not tired anymore; I just want dessert!
15. I’m not hungry for dinner; can I have a snack?
16. I don’t like salad (especially if there’s even a tiny speck of green).
17. Oops! The dog ate my dinner!
18. I fed the dog my fruit because he looked hungry.
19. I gave the floor my food; it looked hungry.
20. She looked at me.
21. He looked at me.
22. It’s too cold.
23. It’s too hot.
24. The dog stared at me.
25. I don’t like yellow scrambled eggs.
26. My sister touched me.
27. My sister won’t sit next to me.
28. I’m a chocolatarian; I only eat chocolate (I’m sure this will be a thing soon).
29. I want strawberries.
30. I don’t want “THOSE” strawberries.
31. What are you making? Whatever it is, I don’t like that.
32. Can I have milk in my cereal?
33. Why did you put milk in my cereal?
34. How come she gets more? I want more… I’m full; I don’t want my food.
35. I liked tomatoes yesterday, not today.
36. I don’t like this plate.
37. I only want the one bowl that’s impossible to find right now.
38. I just want cherries! (Just yesterday, I was told cherries were disgusting.)
39. This food almost touched another food; the whole plate is now yucky.

These daily dinner dramas can feel exhausting, but they also provide a good laugh. If you’re dealing with similar challenges, you might find comfort in exploring other parenting tips and stories on our site. For more insights, check out this post that offers a humorous take on parenting issues.

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In summary, navigating dinner time with a picky eater can feel like an art form, filled with endless excuses and whimsical demands. But through the chaos, we find laughter and a sense of community among fellow parents.