My Mom was a picky eater so when there was something she made that her kids didn't like she was understanding. She did make things we didn't exactly love--salmon croquettes, liver and onions, and cheese souffle. I could eat them but they were foods I would say I didn't care for. She never made any of us eat something. Your story sounds like abuse and for that I'm sorry.

I used to ask my daughter to try things given that kid's tastes change. The only thing she doesn't like are cooked peas, green beans and liver.

So much BS over food. So much.