Jodee, Age 3, Insists on Having All of the Different

Multiple Choice

Jodee, age 3, insists on having all of the different foods on her plate separated. If the vegetables touch the meat, she insists on a new plate. Jodee's parents are concerned about this behavior. What advice would you offer them?

A) Jodee is showing signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder and needs to see a child psychiatrist as soon as possible.
B) Don't worry; Jodee will grow out of this "just-right" stage around the age of 6.
C) Use positive reinforcement to teach Jodee that it's okay if her foods touch each other.
D) Punish Jodee by taking her food away from her when she refuses to eat.