Because the interactions between parents and children can set the stage for lifelong attitudes and habits, wise parents:

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Treating a child’s food preferences with respect is important because it shows that their preferences and opinions matter. This helps to build a positive relationship between the child and their food choices, rather than creating negative associations or pressure to conform to specific eating habits. This approach can lead to a lifelong positive attitude towards food and a healthy relationship with eating. The other options, such as continuous pressure or imposing eating habits, may create negative associations with food or cause the child to rebel against the imposed habits in the long run. Waiting until the child starts school also misses out on important developmental moments in a child's life and the opportunity to establish healthy habits early on.

Because the Interactions Between Parents and Children Can Set the Stage