At other times, she never went there to play or sit \u2013 the bathroom had become just her eating place. At first, I thought, \u201cIt\u2019s probably just a game, it will pass soon.\u201d 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?<\/p>\n
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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<\/p>\n
Suddenly, my daughter loudly said:<\/p>\n
\u2014 That\u2019s it! Alex gets nothing!<\/p>\n
I almost dropped my phone. Alex is her older brother.<\/p>\n
Later, I called my son and asked strictly:<\/p>\n
\u2014 Do you know why your sister always eats in the bathroom?<\/p>\n
\u2014 Yes, I know, \u2014 he replied calmly.<\/p>\n
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\u2014 And why?<\/p>\n
I was scared to hear his answer.<\/p>\n
\u2014 This scaredy-cat is afraid I\u2019ll steal her food. That\u2019s why she locks herself in.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Have you ever stolen her food?<\/p>\n
My son shrugged:<\/p>\n
\u2014 Yes, a few times. It\u2019s not my fault that hers always tastes better.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
And she\u2019s very vengeful and principled \u2013 she decided to protect her food at all costs.<\/p>\n