The child refuses to eat lunch. How do you respond?

  • I don't want to fight, I'll put the food away and try later.
  • I will explain to him why it is important to eat, but I will leave the decision up to him.
  • I will tell him that without lunch there will be no dessert or games.
  • I insist that lunch should be eaten, even if it's less.
  • I'm interested in what lies behind that behavior.

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