by Sara McGinnis posted in Celebrities

Curtis Stone ought to know by now strong opinions about picky eaters can easily spark a debate, but nonetheless this celebrity chef is still strong in his no-substitutions-allowed stance.
During a recent interview the father of 4-year-old Hudson and 1-year-old Emerson advised parents of picky eaters not to give in.
"Say you make a fish pie and the kids won't eat it; I'd wrap it up, put it away and offer it again later when they're hungry," he explained. "I think the problem is too many parents worry about their kids being hungry that they let their children dictate what they eat."
Most controversially of all, Curtis said: "I don't see the big deal in letting kids go hungry a few times. They'll eat when they?re hungry."
Parents who struggle daily with picky eaters, as well as some who agree with Curtis Stone's approach, have spoken out with their stories. After hearing from them all, the chef softened his stance just a bit on Twitter.

Interesting debate around #fussyeaters today- I think I started something!! I have 2 boys under 4 I get it, the struggle is real
? Chef Curtis Stone (@CurtisStone) March 14, 2016

I?ve always found persistence, feeding kids when hungry & cooking/eating as a family works for me- interested to hear what works for u guys
? Chef Curtis Stone (@CurtisStone) March 14, 2016

Guys thanks for your tweets today on #fussyeaters. I?m also seeing people?s stories of kids w certain...