My dad got really mad?!
My dad got really mad?
My dad got really mad when I told him I was vegitarian. He said he won't allow it and will not be taking me to the doctor. I'm 12 and I'm new at the vegitarian thing. What do I do and what does he mean by he won't be taking me to the doctor?
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I've been veggie for about half a century now. I started to remove flesh at the age of 8 and went full veggie at 10. I'm now old enough to be your granpa (that means your dad could be my son you know
If you want to 'scare' him into accepting veggie (here come the downward thumbs
Use the web! It makes it so much easier to go green than when I was starting out at your age!!!!!!!
Source(s):
http://www.allinfoaboutvegetarianism.com...
http://www.americanvegan.org/
http://www.goveg.com
http://www.ivu.org/
i have no idea what he means by not taking you to the doctor!!
maybe he doesn't know what vegetarian means??
Ask your dad what he means by "he won't be taking me to the doctor." He may not know what being a vegetarian means. He may think that you won't get enough protein, etc., and become ill because of it.
If you are going to be a vegetarian you very well better know which vegetables will give you the proper protein, corn and beans etc. In the western life style the pressure can be horrific and you need that protein for health.
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Why does he need to take you to the doctor... Vegetarian means you wont be eating meat... It's a very difficult situation becuse if you become vegetarian, you will have to subtitute everything.. My dad in law is a VEGAN that means... no meat no cheese no fish no animal product at all... He even use different soap... NO ANIMALS AT ALL... NADA
It seems your dad may be abit ignorant about what being a vegetarian actually is. Try and educate him about it and make sure you know where to get extra iron, protein etc. Explain to him the reasons why you have become vegetarian too
If you are going to follow a vegetarian lifestyle, you had better educate yourself on how to get enough protein and a full complement of useable nutrients into your diet. Since you are only 12, your body is still developing and maturing, and if you don't have enough of the right nutrients you will not be healthy, and when you become ill, you will need a doctor. I don't know your reasons for wanting to be a vegetarian, and I am not expressing an opinion on your choice, but it is not a wise choice if you don't make the right food choices. I know you're only 12, but if you are going to be a vegetarian, you had better learn how to spell the word correctly.
what he is saying is that if you get weak or sick he wont be taking you to the doctor when you a vegetarian you need (i dont know what it called)but its like a vitamin for your body that comes from meat thats why meat is i think 3rd important in the food chart but you can get that vitamin (or how ever its called)from some pills they have at the store as your doctor if he can give you some
He means that if you are not careful and make sure you get all the necessary protein and vitamins, you'll end up in the hospital (it does happen to lot of Vegetarians).
You should talk to your family doctor about it before you start this lifestyle. I would not recommend this at your age. It will cause more problems in your health and you are not knowledgeable enough to get the proper nutrient you require through puberty. Adolescence years are very important and will provide you with a healthier life as you get older. Basically, if you start off weak, you'll be forever weak.
Probably concerned that you will get sick being a vegitarian. And concerned too that you are growing up and asserting you own beliefs
listen to foodychick. your dad probably thinks you wont eat right...he doesn't seem to know a lot about being vegetarian. most people become healthier becoming one. but you need protein substitutes (not nessisarily a pill) such as fake meat. fake meat tastes very close to real meat if you buy the right brands (morningstar and boca burger) also cheese and nuts are good protein. you can get plenty of vitamins from veggies and such but taking a vitamin pill is always good. hope i could help.
You might try and get resources that will help you and him understand what being vegetarian means. I've heard this is a popular book for young people. You may want to study up more and talk to him.
http://www.amazon.com/teens-guide-going-...
hey!
i was 10 when i decided to become a vegetarian (i am 22 now, and to my knowledge, not eating meat for the past 12 years hasn't had any bad effects on my health). My dad was also upset about it when i told my parents, and tried to push the issue and get me to eat meat for a while, but i stuck to it, and haven't had meat in 12 years--although i did eat fish once in a while until about 2 years ago.
good luck & good for you!! :)
If all else fails, just refuse to eat meat. If he serves nothing but meat for dinner, eat nothing. Sooner or later he'll have to give in. He can't force-feed you meat.
I'm sorry and I may be old fashioned, but since when do children get to dictate to their parents what foods they will and won't eat? The parents are paying for the food and preparing it, probably after working all day to provide a home and clothing for everyone. And then because a child has heard from other children or seen on tv a little information about a serious lifestyle, the child feels he/she has the right to speak out against the parent? Isn't this very similar to a child seeing a certain type of cereal on tv and they HAVE to have it?
There are adults who commit their whole lifestyle to being vegetarian and are willing to deal with the extra work and cost and education in order to do it safely. A child doesn't have the resources to do it on their own, so parental cooperation is necessary. If your parents won't cooperate, then either find a way to educate them and then take it upon yourself to prepare your own meals and make up your own shopping lists, or wait till you're on your own and then you can do whatever you like with your life.
Children should not be telling their parents what is good for them...i.e. religion, education, nutrition, morals, manners, etc. are all things parents are responsible for teaching their kids, and kids need to respect their parents and not argue with them, especially when they are not done growing and need certain nutritional requirements in order to grow and develop their bodies and brains properly.
I respect vegetarian lifestyles. I don't eat beef or pork but I do eat fish and some chicken, but I also eat lots of vegies and grains. I understand the health benefits, and if this child feels strongly about being a vegetarian (not because it's trendy) then he/she should act maturely about it and try to find a compromise in the house, while respecting the parents.
Maybe your dad need to get educated on this some people really don't know just what a veggie person does. I tink if he gets on the internet and checks it out before rushing off to the Dr he may learn what it is like I'll just bet he is scares for his little girl remember he loves you and wants the best so just get a site where he can found out all he needs to know I so do wish you luck
ie. he won't be taking you to the doctor when you supposedly get sick from being a vegetarian...he might have a long wait for that...but could still get sick from other things....
I first tried being vegetarian when I was a teenager, and I had to give it up because it left me so weak and hungry. I tried again many years later, this time aided with extensive research, and knowing that what probably left me hungry back then was that I didn't get enough protein and thought I could sustain myself with vegetables and white rice.
It seems to me that you have access to the internet, where loads of information is available on how teen vegetarians could get a well-balanced diet without meat. Educate yourself, and then educate your dad. It might be difficult because you are living in your parents' house and eating food that they like, so it is very important that you convince them your decision to become a vegetarian is AN INFORMED CHOICE and not just following some trend in school or just to lose weight.
He probably expects you to get sick from your diet, that's why he said he's not going to take you to the doctor. But being vegetarian doesn't mean you have to be malnourished.
Good luck!
I would suggest talking to your dad when he is in a good mood to begin with. Instead of asserting that you are going to be a vegetarian, try approaching it more as though you want and need his help to LEARN about being a vegetarian. Perhaps that will make him feel more involved in your decision. My 12 year old daughter is a healthy, thriving veggie. Good luck hun.
make friends who are vegetarian, and bring em to your father
chances are that's not good enough,
so you have to learn to cook, when you can cook vegetables that tastes better then meat, then your dad will be impressed and decide to turn into a vegetarian himself