India, March 8 -- Ever tried convincing a child to wear a jacket on a chilly morning? It starts with a simple request, turns into a debate, and before you know it, you're locked in yet another negotiation. Turns out, this back-and-forth is a regular part of parenting. A new study reveals that parents in the US spend an average of 67 hours a year negotiating with their kids, roughly 260 bargaining sessions annually. (Also read: The hidden impact of toxic parenting: How growing up with difficult parents affects kids' lives and mental health )

A survey of 2,000 parents with school-aged kids sheds light on just how often food-related standoffs unfold at home. On average, parents negotiate with their children about meals five times a week, wi...