Originally Posted by JustAMom
I learned early on... my son had to do things "his way" and couldn't be pushed to something he didn't particularly enjoy easily... so I had to be careful to pick my battles.

An aside:
You just described my son to a "T"! He's only 3 now, but as he ages "his way" becomes more firmly grounded. He will try things he doesn't like if he feels there is a "challenge" (dare) component - i.e. I'll show them! But! It *has* to be "his way" or it's an all out battle.