I’m glad to have crossed paths with you because my daughter sounds very much like yours and I feel less alone, more justified in my reactions.

10-20 years down the road, we will be proud of how we have managed to raise proud independent women who are not afraid to stand up for themselves. But right now, the going is tough haha

cryotosensei

alter_native

AskSN Parents: How is parenting hard for you?

My daughter is also a very picky eater. It's tough, especially when you feel like the nutrition is inadequate. The thing that bothers me most is when she yells that she doesn't like something, without even trying it. Of course, my stone cold reason does not prevail in those arguments.

The hardest thing for me lately has been the whining. I really hate whining. Complaining is fine. Being sad is fine. Whining is intolerable, but little kids can be very whiny.