A mom on TikTok shared a video showing how she gives her kids options for mealtime. She creates individual custom menus for each of her kids to fill out, featuring only the items the child likes. And as you might expect, lots of commenters called out her system for being over-the-top and âridiculous.âSource: In The Know
Anyone whoâs ever had to feed little kids knows that getting them to eat healthy, nutritious food can be a challenge and one mom is going viral for her fix for overcoming that. Mother and TikToker @buggys.country.kitchen recently posted a video showing how she provides her kids with options at mealtime, but not everyone is a fan of her method.
In a clip thatâs racked up nearly 300 thousand views, the mom explains her weekly menu system for her kiddos. She gives each child custom-made menus featuring only the items they individually prefer, which are laminated and the kids get to make their selections a week in advance so she has time to prepare everything. Theyâre loaded with kid-friendly options, like PB&Js, and grilled cheese and thereâs even a âno veggieâ option in the vegetable category.
This mama says providing her kids with these options prevents food waste since theyâre only served food theyâll definitely eat. She feels it makes mealtime a breeze, and some viewers think itâs a great idea, but others were quick to disagree in the comments section:
âą âWhat happened to eating what is put in front of them?,â one user writes.
âą âMy kids eat what I serve,â comments another. âIâm not running a restaurant.â
âą âThis is ridiculous,â shares a third. âI am making one meal and one meal only. I am not being a short order cook.â