I don't know what to do. My 7 year old son not eat his lunch in the school, and I have a hell to make him eat his breakfast also. 1 small bowl with kellogs take 1 hour. He loves to play starwars, look cartoons, and I forbid him to play games and look TV if he not eat his lunch, but that not help at all. In the evening he eats ok, but still slowly. In the school the teachers try help to make him eat, but he is to slowly. But he is normal in weight and hight, so maybe I don't have to worry, but I only think that with all that energy he make he need food also.
2007-02-09 01:11:11 · 10 answers · asked by 88for88 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Quit making such an issue of it. If the kid is healthy, let him be. The more you force him to try and eat the worse you make the situation. It may be a control issue. if he eats slowly, so be it. Ignore it and then see what happens. I bet once you stop making such an issue of it, the problem will solve itself. Also, kids go through spurts where they just don't want to eat as much. It is normal. If his weight is good, don't worry.
2007-02-09 01:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by JAY O 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you should not give him junk food or candy, but there is plenty of delicious food that is very nutritious. Isn't there anything at all he likes to eat? At seven he should understand that he can get very sick if he eats nothing at all, but it's important to listen to his viewpoint that he isn't interested in eating. Perhaps he could have some kind of protein-based smoothie that he could quickly drink to provide his nutrients. Or let him have carrot sticks or a cheese sandwich while he's playing. Most children love fruit, and that can be given as a treat that is also highly nutritious. However, it's a bit strange if he does not want to sit ar the table at family meals just for the normal conversation and discussion of the day... and then if he's sitting there, he might as well eat. Maybe something happened at some meal in the past that upset him? Did someone try and force him to eat something he didn't like, perhaps? Or did two people he cared for have a fight? If something disturbed him, then it's important to let him know that this isn't normal, and to make mealtimes enjoyable and fun.
2016-03-28 23:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by Charlene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes this is a way to gain some control in the only area that he can at this age; I have 3 boys, 30, 27 and 22; I was too crazy when they were young about things like this, or the fighting b/t siblings or the dirty room ; or not eating; or not listening and now that they are grown and gone; I wish that I had not made such big issues out of things; I wished that I didn't punish as much; so many things; if I can pass something on to you, I wish that I hugged more; tried to be more understanding; loved more, laughed more ; were silly with them ; played with them more; did more things with them; shared more; talked more ; just sit on the couch and watch what they wanted sometimes more than my needs; find a better way; have him help you; let him pick what he wants once in a while; cook together; giving lots of hugs and kisses; I can't change; I can't go back but you have these opportunities in your hand; I hope that this helps!!! I miss my boys, I miss the mess; I miss the noise; I miss their smiling little faces ; I miss them!!!
2007-02-09 01:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by sml 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your son is NOT going to starve himself. You really need to get off of trying to dictate what he eats. My mother was like you. She would tell me that if I didn't eat I'd have to go to the hospital & the doctor would stick needles in my stomach. She took me to the doctor and he said I was fine & I'd eat what I wanted when I wanted. You said yourself your son is of normal height and weight so the problem is with you. Ask yourself this are you providing a well balanced diet for him to select from? You really shouldn't use food as a manipulation tactic. I really recommend you look into some parenting classes.
2007-02-09 01:35:37 · answer #4 · answered by Missy Saffron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my daughter when she was about that age. My doctor just told me as long as she is healthy weight she will eat when she is hungry. We also found out she was allergic to some of the foods i was giving here and everytime she would eat she get sick to her stomache as soon as i corrected what she was allergic to she eats now all the time.
2007-02-09 01:20:53 · answer #5 · answered by leeann3670 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some kids do this for attention. Or they enjoy seeing you fuss over them. I recommend you just ignore it. But pay attention to him in other ways, so he know you do love him. As for the eating slowly. set a time limit. Say twenty minutes. Then Just tell him he has had plenty of time. I guarantee you will see a lot of improvement in three days. Don't let him see you worry.
2007-02-09 01:33:54 · answer #6 · answered by oldmanwitastick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
kids eat when they are hungry. Leave him alone or you could cause an eating disorder. IF you are worried, have him take a multi-vitamin every day and provide healthy snacks.
2007-02-09 01:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by CHERI S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No worries
If he is eating something then its fine. When i was a kid I only ate Peanut Butter,Celery,Carrots and Milk
trust me I'm fine
Don't make your kid eat , it will only make him not want to
2007-02-09 02:05:08 · answer #8 · answered by Allison M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOW WE HAVE A PROBLEM IS YOUR KID ALLLERGIC TO ANY THING????? what parent is he or she taking food from cause they will mustly take food from the stricked one ( THE DAD). but you can get more tips at discovery health channel. GOOD LUCK
2007-02-09 01:18:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just give him water for a day.....see if he asks for food....
2007-02-09 01:19:33 · answer #10 · answered by Chris 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋