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What does it mean?
He reduces the polite term for a child who dislikes food to its blunt meaning of being difficult.
In plain terms
A fussy eater is just a hard person to deal with.
What can you take from it?
Polite terms often hide the real problem.

Where it applies

  • parenting advice
  • meal planning
  • behavior management

Putting it to work

  • face the issue
  • stop euphemisms
  • set limits

Questions to consider

  • When is honesty better?
  • Do labels help?

Another view

It ignores legitimate medical or sensory issues.

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