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Helen Veit, "Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History" (St Martin's Press, 2026)
Are children naturally picky? It sure seems that way. Yet, amazingly, pickiness used to be almost nonexistent. Well into the 20th century, Americans saw children as joyful omnivores who were naturally curious and eager t...
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Helen Veit, "Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History" (St Martin's Press, 2026) is an episode from New Books in Sociology by New Books Network. Are children naturally picky? It sure seems that way. Yet, amazingly,...
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Published Jun 1, 2026, 42:14 long, audio available.
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