Originally Posted by azdesertrat
if they don't eat what you cook them they don't eat,thats what my mom used to say
That was always the rules for me growing up and it has worked fine for my 6 kids. There is always peanut butter and cereal. If they get hungry enough, they'll learn how to open a can & use a microwave.
As for the dirty dishes--if they want me to cook, they'll wash the dishes. Hubby & I are good cooks so even guests will jump right on the cleaning part if we cook for them.