I try to be a vegetarian but my parents keep pushing me to eat meat. Help????!
I try to be a vegetarian but my parents keep pushing me to eat meat. Help????
they cook everything thing with meat and if i dont eat it they make me sit there and eat it or else i cant leave or i get introuble. its so stupid HELP! i seen so many websites and when i look at meat and just think about it i gag and ugh. poor animals. i need HELP!
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There is a good link here from the Vegetarian Society website which could help you and your parents if you care to read it...
http://www.vegsoc.org/youth/parentteenag...
http://www.vegsoc.org/
Well Tell your parents how you really feel about Meat..and tell them that you have made your decision and that they cannot do anything about it...Do not be a pushover..stand up
Maybe they don't understand what you're doing and think you just don't want to eat. Try talking to them about your choices and why you are making them. Show them factual research (not just opinions) about being a vegetarian and explain what's involved and your reasons for changing your lifestyle. Tell them that you don't want to waste the food they're providing you but that you have a different dietary goal and you need their support. If you explain things in a reasonable and mature way, you might have more success. If they're not willing to listen, you probably just need to take smaller amounts of meat and wait to change your diet until you're on your own, unfortunately.
As I understand you have a problem eating animal food just for the sake of its love & care! Am I right?
If that's true then I can surely help, else you need to elaborate your question.
There are two types of animals, one which are Halal and good for human consumption and others Haram and not good for human use. You must understand one thing that this whole Universe was created by God for mankind, and what ever is in this universe is for mankind's use. Be it animals, vegetables, fruits, water, air, land, mountains and all that. If we use a balanced diet, which contains all sorts of food items (from animals, fruits & vegetables) then we will be healty and all our body needs will be met. But if we don't use any one type of food or use excessive one type than other then our body motabolizm will suffer.
I suggest you start looking at animals as creation of God for humanbeing then you will find these good to you for eating. if we stope eating Halal animals, these will be like Haram animals ... rare & diminishing from earth.
Look at all the Halal animals like goat, cow, fish, camal etc. these are in abundance despite excessive use by mankind in everday use.
Hope i have made my point clear to you.
sorry for you my dear. I know that must be difficult. Have you tried having a reasonable conversation with them when you are not at the dinner table? Maybe show them some of the websites you have seen? I wish I knew what to tell you, but until you are old enough to make your own decisions and meals, you pretty much have to go along. Tell your mom it grosses you out and gives you a tummy ache. Wish I could help more-hang in there
When I first became a vegetarian my parents were not happy about it. You need to stand your ground and explain to them why you don't want to eat it. (They might be thinking that you are just being difficult and are making up an excuse for you to not eat what they make.) Also log into different vegetarian websites and show your parents all the benefits of being a vegetarian.
You need to give them a plan as well. Your parents will probably ask you how you will get your protein so tell them that you will add nuts, tofu, and beans into your diet.
Just make sure you approach the subject as an adult. A great deal of people think being a vegetarian is taboo and a fad diet. Prove to your parents otherwise.
Well same here! My mom always cook meat sometimes no vegetables at all. I'm so frustrated. I'm going on a vegetarian diet because I want to lose weight and also I am a huge animal lover!
aww this situation sucks, I know how you feel. My mom has been trying to sneak meat into my food for years, and since I became a vegan she "forgets" when she puts cheese in something. But one bite and I know that their is cheese or something in it. And If I spit it out right in front of her, she starts this big fight swearing that she didn't put meat in the food, when I can see the big chunk of hamburger. I've just learned to not eat the food she makes unless I watch her make it. So I know how it is when you parents are less then understanding.
You could maybe try to start cooking your own meals. Another thing you could try(not saying it will work) but you could try sitting down with your parents and telling them that you really don't like meat, maybe arm yourself with some information about the health issues meat- eaters think we face, like they think not eating meat will make us sick. You could do research on what foods to replace meat with, that give you all the nutrients you need. If that doesn't work. I don't know... I just sat down and told my parents "I'm not eating meat anymore, I'm going to be a vegetarian" My dad accepted me, and my mom still doesn't respect my decision, but hey I guess that's life. Good luck.
Ahh! This is a flashback to when I was in high school and my parents objected to my refusal to eat meat. Prove that you are doing this for personal reasons and be prepared to back those reasons up. Also tell them that you are concerned with maintaining a balanced diet and that you will supplement it with other protein options such as tofu and meat substitutes. If they still don't support your decision, are you in a position to buy your own food?
It took awhile for my parents to come around on this issue, but now whenever I eat there, they either cook something that everyone can eat or have a veggie burger or some other alternative on hand for me.
Good luck!
Your parents are disgusting! They force meat down your throat?!?! Way to encourage individual choice in your child!
That being said - refuse to eat the meat, regardless of the trouble you get into. They cannot make you eat it!!! If you refuse enough, they'll soon realize that you're serious. Your parents cannot control your eating habits, so long as they're healthful - which of course vegetarianism is. Make it clear that you will not eat meat and the 'rents can do nothing about it.
As a kid or teen, it's not healthy for you to be a veg. at this time. You can do so once you are an adult and are fully grown and developed.
Show them how you can be healthy and not eat meat. Get a book or print something online. They care about you and want you to be healthy. They may really not understand. Try to be patient and calm when you talk to them about this. Try this website
Your parents are probably concerned for you because they do not know about the benefits of vegetarianism--If I were you--I would get your doctor on your side--go in and make an appt with a nutritionist--tell your parents to help you--etc...It is a pretty major trend these days to go the vegetarian route because of health reasons--if you get the medical profession on your side, they will be more open to your ideas...
By the way--it is perfectly normal and healthy to be a teenager and to be a vegetarian--Many people from many cultures are vegetarian--and they develop very noramally and healthily--I'm talking boys who grow into 6 ft plus men etc...of course you have to substitute milk, tofu, nuts etc. for the meat--you have to get your proteins--but many cultures have food combinations that automatically do this---it is all about being informed...and many people do not know that it is fairly easy to get all your required nutrients from vegetarian sources...Good Luck
Stand up fro yourself! This is your self control! Sit them down, not at dinner, and tell them how you feel! Parents are very understanding people if you act mature! Keep it up! I kno how you feel!
I had the same problem! all i did was refuse to eat almost anything for a week. i barely ate, so my parents HAD to give in. after that i told them why, becuse i think its torture for animals, they now totaly understand me!
Girl, I feel so bad for you. I'm so glad I was off in college by the time I decided to be a veg. because I'm sure my parents would have done the same thing.
You need to refuse the meat! I know you will get in trouble but it is totally worth it! If your parents know how much you care about it and how serious you are (serious enough to get in trouble) then maybe they will understand that it's something you really feel sincere about. They may just think you're going through a phase or trying to be different, but if you are willing to dodge bullets for what you believe in, they will surely see that you REALLY want to do it.
Also, I think if you're old enough to use a computer, you're old enough to decide what goes into your body. Your parents will not have to live the rest of their lives in your body (I'm not saying go out and do crazy things with it) but being vegetarian is very healthy and morally acceptable and that is not something that you should be refused of.
Good luck!
well, my family isn't that strict about it but they try to pressure me into eating poor little defenseless animals! how ive attempted to solve this problem is by just saying no. its like a drug or something. or you can vomit on them while you eat it so they get the picture. explain that you dont want to eat animals.
The first thing you need to do is talk to them about why you want to stop eating meat. It already sounds like you're well informed about the subject, try and share that knowledge so it doesn't seem like you're just trying to be rebellious. I don't know your age, but one reason some meat eating parents don't like it when their kids eat vegetarian is that it requires more or different cooking. So if you can, offer to help with the kitchen duties, and if you have an allowance you could even take a "pay cut" to spend on things that you can eat, like if they are buying hot dogs you could get your own pack of veggie dogs. I assume part of the problem is they think you'll waste away, so be equipped with health info to show that you'll be fine. If you believe that strongly, maybe there is something in addition to the kitchen help that might coax them. If they have a room that needs painted, or if they already use money or something to bribe you to get good grades, find something they want and give it to them in exchange for them letting you try on the new diet. Simply put, your best bet is to take away every argument they have against it and then stand your ground. Good luck!!!
Man, parents are so stupid sometimes. You want to learn piano, but they want you to take violin lessons. My parents are a couple of bastards anyway, but when I decided to not eat their crappy food, it was not pretty.
I basically started cooking my own meals. Like I told someone else today, start a garden; all adults like to see kids gardening. Read the book One Straw Revolution by Masanobu Fukuoka and share it with your parents, perhaps they might start to understand. Maybe.
Parents always take great offence when their kids start to do their own things and have their own ideas etc. especially when they are different than their parents ways. Basically, since they are ruling over you like that, you will have to make it very clear that you are very serious. First, don't eat what you don't want to eat, even if that means sticking to your guns and getting "into trouble" or sitting for hours. Long before becoming vegan when I was a kid I would have to sit there until I finished my dinner. There would be things that I was literally gagging on, like liver, or some disgusting meat pie where the pastry... gag, I just could not swallow it... was gross!! So, I'd just sit there and did not eat it. Basically, your parents will be very worried that you didn't eat anything at all and be afraid that you will starve so they will give in. If not, you can start telling teachers at school how your parents are forcing you to eat things that go against your personal beliefs and how you are so hungry since you haven't eaten anything for days... Go ahead, exaggate, your parents do "you will die if you don't eat meat!" Wow, that would really get things serious!
Don't forget, parents get an allowance from the government for each child they have for things such as food, clothes, shoes, etc. (at least in Canada, USA too?) Most parents take that money and do whatever they want with it (usually pay the bills etc.) and forget that it's supposed to be for the children's essentials. I had holes in my shoes and wet feet all the time!
You can offer to cook your own meals if they provide ingredients. They will complain that they do not want to go out of their way to buy you 'special' food like vegetables, but hey, keep going and say that you'll do your own shopping too if that's what it takes.
OK, so that's pretty negative, so why not take a vegan cooking class with your mother or father (whichever is more in charge of food -- usually the mom). Get the teachers on your side again, and ask them about vegan cooking classes and organic gardening, and they will tell your parents how serious you are about it all -- that will help a lot. Whenever you have an assignment at school, do a project on vegan diet, or organic gardening, or such things too. You are young, so you need to use what little power you have. You do have power over your parents, you just need to learn to use it properly -- it will never work in a one-on-one battle, they have the upper hand that way. Don't get emotional with them, don't get angry, just be calm, cool, collected, and be serious. They will try to push your buttons, but stay calm, cool, and collected, and that will really help a lot.
I believe everyone has a right to express his/her own opinion, right? Talk to your parents and try to make them understand why you want to give up meat. Also, do researches and when you talk to your parents give them facts and if they are conserned about your nutrition, tell them that you can find everything in plants that's found in animal flesh.