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But they may feel a lot more empowered to be picky about who they date and more willing to focus on themselves, their friendships and their careers, rather than giving disproportionate energy to filling men's needs.

“There is judgment for parents who send their kids in with processed foods, but I have a picky eater, and if his safe foods are not safe, that is an issue for our family,” she said.

Entering this postseason, it led to a question: Should the notoriously selective Dodgers’ lineup stick to their picky approach?

As her oldest son goes through “picky stages, I like that he is still getting some kale and beets,” she said.

Parents of picky eaters may be particularly vulnerable to this kind of marketing.