I allowed my son to exercise age-appropriate discretion, but made no bones about my authority. I would entertain his views, change my mind if it was sensible to do so, but if I made a decision the expectation of his following it was clear.
For meals, dessert followed dinner. If he didn't finish his dinner, it wasn't served. He's always enjoyed vegetables, so that wasn't an issue.
For meals, dessert followed dinner. If he didn't finish his dinner, it wasn't served. He's always enjoyed vegetables, so that wasn't an issue.