I forgot about this thread.
I've nothing to add about the calorie in/calorie out statement and don't care to continuously repeat myself.
With regards to the other matter, I'll take advise on parenting from abunch of 20 year old single guys and no children with a grain of salt.
I will say that, for the record, with regards on how to feed picky eaters, I would suggest you read the literature before you comment again. Most of it says: feed them what they will eat while slowly introducing all the stuff they won't. Hense, why both my children are required to eat 1 bite of EVERYTHING served at every meal. I notice how none of you commented on the fact that my oldest (remember the one that only liked 3 things) now eats almost everything we do. Why? I guess it's because, as is the style of this board, many of you enjoy ganging up on the only "mouthy bitch" around.
Anyways, next time do me a favor and at least READ and COMPREHEND before speaking. That way you can argue your points more effectively.
Not all of us are 20 year old single guys. Some of us have kids, and we all know how picky kids can be. The point is - you're the parent. You can make them eat a balanced meal through various methods, yet you choose not to. All of the literature suggests a balanced diet is better than a kid eating nuggets every fucking day. However, they are you kids, and if you want to feed them shit, go ahead. Nobody cares more about your kids than you do.
But you're still in the wrong, and it's still bad parenting. You're like one of the broads on the Jerry Springer show trying to defend the indefensible.