I guess I never really made it an issue. I do let the kids help a lot in the planning though. Instead of saying what do you want .. which ends in bad things half the time I present a choice such as, "what would you guys like to go with our main dish tonight? We have cauliflower with butter and chives, broccoli casserole or salad? (just as an example) Anyway, rarely do they say, "oh but I wish I had potatoes instead"

We also try to make sure that once and a while everyone gets that special thing that they miss like potatoes, mac and cheese or whatever it might be. Sometimes we accomplish it through going to a restraunt where everyone can get what they like, other times I will take the time to make a special dinner. I want my family to make better choices but I don't feel its fair to deny them the little things that they love forever. I wouldn't know how to handle someone that demanded potatoes with every meal though. That would be a tough thing.