In an attempt to figure out why my kid would lock herself in the bathroom to eat, I set up a camera one day and saw something startling 
My daughter, who is five years old, has been acting really oddly lately. She has always been an obedient and smart youngster, learnt new things readily, and was never choosy with food. But all of a sudden, she started doing something that truly scared me.
Every time I summoned her for lunch, she refused to sit at the table. She’d take her dish to the bathroom instead, where she’d set up a little chair. She would go there, close the door, and then begin eating. She would emerge with an empty plate after she was done, as though nothing out of the ordinary had occurred.
She never went there to sit or play at other times; the restroom had evolved into her feeding area. “It’s probably just a game, it will pass soon,” was my initial thought. But I became afraid when this kept happening every day for a month. My worst fears began to race through my head: is there a problem with her?
It was pointless to talk to my kid because she remained silent when I asked her questions. I made the decision to install a covert camera in the restroom to monitor in the morning.
When noon arrived, she picked up her plate once more, locked herself in the restroom, and sat down in her chair. She ate gently at first. But then I was astonished by something that happened
Suddenly, my daughter loudly said:
That’s it! Alex receives nothing!
I nearly dropped my phone. Her older brother is named Alex.
Later, I called my son and asked strictly:
Are you aware of the reason behind your sister’s habit of eating in the restroom?
“Yes, I am aware,” he said coolly.
— And why?
His response frightened me.
This scaredy-cat fears that I will take her food. She locks herself in because of this.
— Have you ever taken food from her?
With a shrug, my son said:
— A couple of times, yes. Hers usually tastes better, and that’s not my fault.
Then it all became evident. I had pictured horrible situations, but reality was far easier. All my kid feared was that her brother would steal her favorite meal once more.
She also chose to safeguard her food at any costs because she is incredibly principled and vindictive.
