carmen s's Profile

I think this is an issue quite unique to America. Of course, there're picky eaters everywhere, but having traveled quite extensively globally, I think it's safe to say that American kids are typically not very adventurous eaters.

Growing up in Hong Kong, we eat whatever our parents eat. There's no kids' meal on the menu. You eat what is offered to you or you starve.

My husband is a chef & I was a food writer for many years. We eat quite a variety of food & cuisines. Now our 5-year-old son eats almost everything we eat. He even likes spicy food such as curries and salsa. His favorite snack at the moment is Indonesian ginger candy, and his favorite dim sum are BBQ pork bun and chicken feet.

My experience is that just let the kids eat whatever you eat. Kids like to do what their parents do. They'll try the food if they saw you enjoy it. If they don't like something, don't force it. There're plenty of other foods for them to try. Just relax and enjoy!