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[–] 19 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I meal plan with ours, he helps decide what we're eating for the week, and I get maybe one complaint a week instead of daily when I unilaterally made the plan.

Sometimes it's as easy as "want taco Tuesday?""yes". "Manicotti Monday? " "Nah"

If anyone says no to an idea, they are next to suggest something, and take-out does not get planned unless there's a good reason. I still sometimes squeeze things that I want to cook into the mix, but I'm usually ready with a backup.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Sometimes kids just want to have a level of agency even if the outcome is basically no different. This is a great idea. Whoever declines needs to present a substitute is also a great idea.

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