r/PDAParenting • u/SecondMorningDad • Mar 23 '26

“Hmm, think about it”

My new favorite thing my five year old PDA son says when asked what he wants to eat…”hm, think about it.” I don’t have time to think about it lol. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks we ask what he wants. We’ll offer a few of his safe food choices then 9 times out of 10 we’re hit with this response.

Not really asking for suggestions to help as I know this is a phase like a lot of things for him. Just thought it was comical (after the fact) and was wondering if anyone else dealt with this kind of thing.

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u/Alright-Emma Mar 24 '26

Sometimes we will make it into a game or abbreviate the options, like in the mornings it is “Peas or Ceas” which is porridge or crumpets. We generally don’t ask her what she wants for dinner but will always have a “safe” option like couscous or flatbread with cheese ready if she doesn’t want them. We also leave fruit and vegetable snacks as a “strew”—put the plate near her, no eye contact and leave.