"Wayne" > wrote in message
> I think most folks are somewhere inbetween Raymond and you.
>
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> Wayne in Phoenix

And that is probably a good place.

A 9 year old needs proper guidance, but should not be forced to eat
EVERYTHING. Most people will find a food or two that is repulsive to them
but is a real treat for others. If that is the case, they should be given
(allowed) alternatives.
Ed