My dad fought with me about eating brussel sprouts when I was a kid and gave up one time, said I didn’t have to eat them for dinner. He put my plate in the fridge and I had to eat them for breakfast.
Hixy on
I was a 90s kid. My parents had a paddle on the wall. My uncle made it and explained why there were holes drilled in it. It’s so that there is less wind resistance during the swing.
They never used it on me. But when I wouldn’t listen my mom or dad would imply they might.
It worked remarkably well. Never was I paddled.
It was the implication.
rdizzy1223 on
Eh, I was born in the early 80s and my parents never forced me to eat anything I didn’t want to eat. They were rather progressive for their time though.
Cesalv on
In the 80’s we weren’t even menaced, the chancla spoke by itself
Separate_Rise_8932 on
1992 here, we didn’t all have abusive parents.
abstract_concept on
Love that “2000s” is the “old” generation in this bit. The ones who had it rough with parents beating them! Not only does this make me feel old, but I’m pretty sure the bit itself has a nice few thousand year history. Kids these days!
gvm11100 on
2026 is honestly a more sinister punishment.
Ok_Chef_4850 on
Food struggles were never a thing when I was growing up. There’s no point in forcing your kids to eat something they don’t want. It just creates power struggles when they’re older. I also was never beaten with a belt & my parents weren’t abusive, so there’s that..
Ok_Initiative_5024 on
Imagine being such a shitty parent that you have to hit your kids to get them to listen or behave.
senpaistealerx on
idk man i was born in the 90s and i hate eating without something to watch
Sarato88 on
Those times back then were horrible.
If you’re nostalgic for violence, you did not turn out fine.
Wormtank on
Anyone else have to put a bar of soap in their mouth?
mdruckus on
I’m in my 40’s and I watch my phone while eating.
beti88 on
When’s the funny coming
Rizhah on
TIL that tv dinners were invented in 2026
RobinFood on
What year was the jumper cables?
alex_c89X on
I had trouble eating as a toddler. My mom was upset at how little I ate and understandably so. For some reason I’d start gagging when she wanted me to eat more. I threw up my scrambled eggs once. My father, being the ever hungry plate finisher of the family thought “oh the lil boy didnt finish his scrambled eggs and wolfed it down”. My mom had to inform him that he ate my upchucked eggs.
Pungent_Bill on
This is not funny, its pathetic. No discipline, weak.
realultralord on
1993 here, my Dad bitch-slapped me once in a while, but I’ve earned it tbh, except that one time when I jumped into the bullet for shit my little sister did.
AuDHDcat on
Yeah, my brother has a eating disorder now.
SsooooOriginal on
So make a tiktok about it??
Irony is…
Vermion_Blood on
1994, never abused only whacked into correcting my bad moments
eighty_eight_mph on
GenX just ate what we were given. Full Stop.
Ashamed-Election2027 on
This to so true, it hurts…
xmarksbreakdownx on
One time I didn’t eat for like 2 days cause I refused to eat whatever it was. My mom said I couldn’t have anything until I ate my 3 year old ass said “bet”. I don’t really remember, but I do know my mom never cooked it again.
actioncheese on
100% correct. I couldn’t leave the table until I had finished everything on my plate, and I was never asked what I wanted to eat for dinner. If I fucked around I’d get a leather strap around my ass.
Now my wife just gives the kids a phone to make them eat, and it isn’t even all that effective. Now I have to cook three different meals and I can’t do shit about it because she doesn’t want arguing, while yelling is her main form of communication.
Several_Show937 on
Never got hit but hunger for dinner changed my mind quick lol
maxheadflume on
90s- They rarely used any implements, it was usually a flick to the ear or smack to the head if it was serious.
fakenews_thankme on
You are 10 years too late. This whole screen shit started over 10 years ago.
My mom was an innovator. Was using the wooden spoon in the 90s. The ol cunt hit me so much once, I covered my ass because it was unbearable. Broke the spoon hitting my hands. Turns out I had adhd and a touch of the tism and they were too dumb/religious to learn how to parent instead of just beating me when I messed up. Nearly 36 now and still dealing with it. Don’t hit your kids, folks.
spigot66 on
I can see where it all went wrong.
makemeking706 on
Society: “Spanking is bad. We need to teach kids through positive reinforcement.”
Parents: *Let’s kids watch Paw Patrol if they eat like we want them to*
Society: “No, not like that.”
jeepfail on
Ahh, showing three generations of style of being a piece of shit to your kid.
gpixel6ya on
Less abuse is always good but the phones are annoying. I know what my kids do and don’t like so I just make that. If it’s something they don’t care for I give a small amount, 1 piece of broccoli.
Gotta get them to eat.
Baconpanthegathering on
I wouldn’t even TRY my depression-era grandma – all she needed was a look.
essiefraquora on
What’s the 2000s supposed to mean?
falcopilot on
1980s- kid refuses to eat.
Later, when the kid is hungry- “mealtime was hours ago. Next mealtime is <later>.”
Props_angel on
I remember learning about an interesting study where researchers gave children a buffet that they could eat from as they chose without intervention in college (believe it was a biology class). The buffet had all sorts of foods on it–fruits, veggies, meats. Whenever a child grazed from it, the researchers logged and calculated the caloric and nutrient intake. The kids actually ate exactly how much they needed and what they needed for a well-rounded diet on their own through scavenging with the exception of children who were overweight (they had issues with over-consumption & ate more high caloric foods). Overall, the study seemed to imply that we’ll eat well when given the option based on cravings though those cravings and their healthiness can be altered either by stress, metabolic issues, or even training (food familiarity).
For this reason, my policy with my kids was to request that they try something once and if they didn’t like it, they didn’t have to eat it, which they found fair. Most of the time, the foods sampled were accepted and very rarely rejected. Foods they didn’t like at all, I didn’t serve again until much later to see if they wanted to try it again.
I used to be forced to eat and drink dairy items. I’m actually very allergic to dairy so no great surprise, I was ill a lot after eating as a kid.
The spoon and belt depending on who was doing the cooking. I feared the spoon more though.
myotherbike on
The spoon came earlier.
tiltberger on
Hahahaha abuse. Funny…. Forcing your kids into eating sth they don’t want can lead to eds
Zagrunty on
We just don’t force our kids to eat. They get hungry, they can have fruit or cheese. Otherwise they can wait until morning. It’s not every night. And if we’re having something we know they don’t like, we give them more of other stuff.
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2000s: eat
2010s: document
2020s: overthink
Confirmed
As a parent I feel personally attacked
My dad fought with me about eating brussel sprouts when I was a kid and gave up one time, said I didn’t have to eat them for dinner. He put my plate in the fridge and I had to eat them for breakfast.
I was a 90s kid. My parents had a paddle on the wall. My uncle made it and explained why there were holes drilled in it. It’s so that there is less wind resistance during the swing.
They never used it on me. But when I wouldn’t listen my mom or dad would imply they might.
It worked remarkably well. Never was I paddled.
It was the implication.
Eh, I was born in the early 80s and my parents never forced me to eat anything I didn’t want to eat. They were rather progressive for their time though.
In the 80’s we weren’t even menaced, the chancla spoke by itself
1992 here, we didn’t all have abusive parents.
Love that “2000s” is the “old” generation in this bit. The ones who had it rough with parents beating them! Not only does this make me feel old, but I’m pretty sure the bit itself has a nice few thousand year history. Kids these days!
2026 is honestly a more sinister punishment.
Food struggles were never a thing when I was growing up. There’s no point in forcing your kids to eat something they don’t want. It just creates power struggles when they’re older. I also was never beaten with a belt & my parents weren’t abusive, so there’s that..
Imagine being such a shitty parent that you have to hit your kids to get them to listen or behave.
idk man i was born in the 90s and i hate eating without something to watch
Those times back then were horrible.
If you’re nostalgic for violence, you did not turn out fine.
Anyone else have to put a bar of soap in their mouth?
I’m in my 40’s and I watch my phone while eating.
When’s the funny coming
TIL that tv dinners were invented in 2026
What year was the jumper cables?
I had trouble eating as a toddler. My mom was upset at how little I ate and understandably so. For some reason I’d start gagging when she wanted me to eat more. I threw up my scrambled eggs once. My father, being the ever hungry plate finisher of the family thought “oh the lil boy didnt finish his scrambled eggs and wolfed it down”. My mom had to inform him that he ate my upchucked eggs.
This is not funny, its pathetic. No discipline, weak.
1993 here, my Dad bitch-slapped me once in a while, but I’ve earned it tbh, except that one time when I jumped into the bullet for shit my little sister did.
Yeah, my brother has a eating disorder now.
So make a tiktok about it??
Irony is…
1994, never abused only whacked into correcting my bad moments
GenX just ate what we were given. Full Stop.
This to so true, it hurts…
One time I didn’t eat for like 2 days cause I refused to eat whatever it was. My mom said I couldn’t have anything until I ate my 3 year old ass said “bet”. I don’t really remember, but I do know my mom never cooked it again.
100% correct. I couldn’t leave the table until I had finished everything on my plate, and I was never asked what I wanted to eat for dinner. If I fucked around I’d get a leather strap around my ass.
Now my wife just gives the kids a phone to make them eat, and it isn’t even all that effective. Now I have to cook three different meals and I can’t do shit about it because she doesn’t want arguing, while yelling is her main form of communication.
Never got hit but hunger for dinner changed my mind quick lol
90s- They rarely used any implements, it was usually a flick to the ear or smack to the head if it was serious.
You are 10 years too late. This whole screen shit started over 10 years ago.
Baby Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo
Baby Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo
Baby Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo
Baby Shark
My mom was an innovator. Was using the wooden spoon in the 90s. The ol cunt hit me so much once, I covered my ass because it was unbearable. Broke the spoon hitting my hands. Turns out I had adhd and a touch of the tism and they were too dumb/religious to learn how to parent instead of just beating me when I messed up. Nearly 36 now and still dealing with it. Don’t hit your kids, folks.
I can see where it all went wrong.
Society: “Spanking is bad. We need to teach kids through positive reinforcement.”
Parents: *Let’s kids watch Paw Patrol if they eat like we want them to*
Society: “No, not like that.”
Ahh, showing three generations of style of being a piece of shit to your kid.
Less abuse is always good but the phones are annoying. I know what my kids do and don’t like so I just make that. If it’s something they don’t care for I give a small amount, 1 piece of broccoli.
Gotta get them to eat.
I wouldn’t even TRY my depression-era grandma – all she needed was a look.
What’s the 2000s supposed to mean?
1980s- kid refuses to eat.
Later, when the kid is hungry- “mealtime was hours ago. Next mealtime is <later>.”
I remember learning about an interesting study where researchers gave children a buffet that they could eat from as they chose without intervention in college (believe it was a biology class). The buffet had all sorts of foods on it–fruits, veggies, meats. Whenever a child grazed from it, the researchers logged and calculated the caloric and nutrient intake. The kids actually ate exactly how much they needed and what they needed for a well-rounded diet on their own through scavenging with the exception of children who were overweight (they had issues with over-consumption & ate more high caloric foods). Overall, the study seemed to imply that we’ll eat well when given the option based on cravings though those cravings and their healthiness can be altered either by stress, metabolic issues, or even training (food familiarity).
For this reason, my policy with my kids was to request that they try something once and if they didn’t like it, they didn’t have to eat it, which they found fair. Most of the time, the foods sampled were accepted and very rarely rejected. Foods they didn’t like at all, I didn’t serve again until much later to see if they wanted to try it again.
I used to be forced to eat and drink dairy items. I’m actually very allergic to dairy so no great surprise, I was ill a lot after eating as a kid.
[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9042651/](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9042651/)
The spoon and belt depending on who was doing the cooking. I feared the spoon more though.
The spoon came earlier.
Hahahaha abuse. Funny…. Forcing your kids into eating sth they don’t want can lead to eds
We just don’t force our kids to eat. They get hungry, they can have fruit or cheese. Otherwise they can wait until morning. It’s not every night. And if we’re having something we know they don’t like, we give them more of other stuff.
Did people get beat to make them eat?