Picky eaters can be tricky to deal with.
If you're currently struggling with your own little fussy eater, the scenario in the viral video below is a well familiar one, only you may not find your picky eater as funny as this hilarious cutie.
The sweet little girl finds every excuse under the sun to avoid taking a bite.
At first glance, her enthusiasm for the meal she's about to eat seems genuine but she takes way too long to take a bite.
She stalls with clever little tactics like fake-dropping her food, asking her mom how the word chicken is spelled and complimenting her mom on a delicious meal – but that face though.
"Mmmmmm, that smells like it goooood."
The mom seems to know all her methods, and her patience has clearly worn thin.
"Now eat it! Quite playing and eat it. It's delicious, now take a bite."
To which the picky eater responds, "Okay, calm down."
One bite and one gag later, she says "I'm a good girl."
How do you handle your fussy eater? Tell us by emailing to chatback@parent24.com and we could publish your tips.
Watch the amusing scenario unfold below:
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