S.C.
I agree with Ruth & Carrie. I have 4.5 yr old twins. I have always asked them to try new things. They are very good about it now and will eat a huge variety of food. They know, as stated before, I'm not a short order cook. They choose what they want for breakfast & lunch for the most part. but at dinner, we all eat the same meal together. They don't have to eat if they don't want to, their choice. But if they don't eat, they are done for the evening. And they are required to stay at the table while everyone else eats. Dinner time is family time. They don't starve and usually eat what's on their plates. Good luck. It does get better. I also have a 17 yr old stepdaughter who used to be a VERY picky eater. She has gotten much better as she has gotten older. This to shall pass.