Vacuosity

I have a boy who won't eat.


Why is that? He's not anorexic or anything. He would eat candy till he burst. He just doesn't like eating food. Every meal is a struggle with this kid. I find myself spouting weathered cliches about starving children in far-off countries, all of who would quiver at the sheer ecstasy of a bit of rice and chicken. These stories have little or no effect but to distract the boy (long enough that he misses another few mouthfuls) and occupy the father (so that he can't shout "Jordan! Eat!").

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

posted by David @ 9:08 p.m.