At other times, she never went there to play or sit – the bathroom had become just her eating place. At first, I thought, “It’s probably just a game, it will pass soon.” But when this repeated every day for a whole month, I got scared. The worst thoughts started flashing through my mind: could something be wrong with her?

 

When lunchtime came, she took her plate again, went to the bathroom, locked herself in, and sat on her chair. At first, she ate calmly. But then something happened that shocked me Continued in the first comment

Suddenly, my daughter loudly said:

— That’s it! Alex gets nothing!

I almost dropped my phone. Alex is her older brother.

Later, I called my son and asked strictly:

— Do you know why your sister always eats in the bathroom?

— Yes, I know, — he replied calmly.

 

— And why?

I was scared to hear his answer.

— This scaredy-cat is afraid I’ll steal her food. That’s why she locks herself in.

— Have you ever stolen her food?

My son shrugged:

— Yes, a few times. It’s not my fault that hers always tastes better.

Then it all became clear. I had imagined terrible scenarios, but the truth was much simpler. My daughter was just afraid her brother would take a piece of her favorite food again.

And she’s very vengeful and principled – she decided to protect her food at all costs.