Is it normal to eat cereal with a fork?
Unusual.Less common, but harmless
It’s less common than using a spoon, but eating cereal with a fork is harmless. If it works for you, go for it—though you may leave some milk behind.
Most people reach for a spoon because it scoops up cereal and milk in one go. A fork can still do the job, especially if you drain the milk or don’t mind chasing a few floating pieces around the bowl.
It’s a little unconventional, but not a big deal. People have all kinds of personal food rituals, and this one isn’t hurting anyone—apart from perhaps the cereal you can’t quite spear.