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Can starving a child make them wanna eat more because they like to waist food ? or is it not good for them .

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Starving a child is : Child Maltreatment Syndrome-Abuse. Put a tbsp. of each food/yr. of age on the child's plate, then allow seconds at 3 scheduled sit-down, pleasant family meals & 2 snacks/ day. Don't buy junk food or soda. Nagging or punishing reinforces a child's food refusal. Review child's growth curves & BMI with pediatrician & seek referral to a behavioral therapist if you're considering starving your child.

Answered 4/2/2015

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Poor thought: Please never give credit to a small child for adult thinking.They are not little big people.The first year they get all their needs met by adults which makes them feel like kings/queens.As they get older you may want them to "behave" and do what you want but they still think you serve them.They learn to be respectful / behave gradually if you respect & help them.Your suggestion could lead CPS to u

Answered 10/15/2017

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