My friend has a 18 month old son who refuses to eat more than about 5 spoonfuls of food. When made to eat more he then has a tantrum and my friend gives in to the tantrum and doesnt make him eat anymore. My friend says she feels like a bad mother if she persists with making him eat.
I feel that her son is too young to make the desicions regarding eating. Im worried that he will get malnourished and get very sick.
Is this neglect and should i report her to the child abuse authorities?