I was told that children perceive quantity but not mass, if that makes sense. Maybe if the pieces are smaller, he will still take seven but it will be less over all.

But I would also find a way to get firm about it if he's not listening to you.

Or you could do what grandma used to do and if he doesn't finish, serve it again the next meal (assuming that there isn't cross contamination with perishable food).

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