Is forcing food to toddlers ever okay?

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Is forcing food to toddlers ever okay?

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 08, 2026, 15:48 IST

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When toddlers refuse to eat, should parents insist or step back? Does forcing food help build healthy habits—or create stress and long-term issues with eating and trust?

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