I scared to tell my mom I am vegetarian. I decided today, and I want to stick with it. I just don't think my!
Answers: Mom will support the decision.
Oh gosh I remember in middle school before I was a vegitarian I had to disect a pig it was a big one too it was disgustingggg
Anyway about your mom, she can't forcee you to eat meat, so if you guys just can't agree, well it's kind of too bad for her.
Show her the Meet your meat video on you tube or peta.com
Tell her some facts like meat and dairy has been linked to cancer.
40% of india are vegetarian and they have the higest age of death in the world
the oldest person in the recorded worls was vegetarian
I think she needs to know that this is something your passionate about and that your serious
Research other non-meat foods that you could eat that will keep you healthy. Chances are she won't support you because she's afraid you wont be getting enough vitamins and nutrients that you get from meat. Agree to take vitamins or research foods that have protein, for example. If you show her that you did your homework and have found other ways to stay healthy without eating meat, Im sure she'll be more than okay with it. Good luck!
You might want to hold off on telling her it until you're sure you want to stick with. Many people decide on a wim that they want to be vegetarians to submit to some sort of fad and later decide it's not for them.
I'am a pround Veggie lover! I just skip the meat. when my mum is cooking! just eat the side dishes and have a nice big salad to go with it.
baked tofu, and sliced manderain oranges with salad yum!!
I'm probably at least as old as your mother, and I can't see any reason why she'd be upset if you want to be a vegetarian, as long as you show her that you're well-informed about the choice you're making.
You should understand that your diet must contain adequate protein, or you'll have numerous health problems. Meat and eggs are primary sources of protein. But, so are beans and legumes.
What you need to do is figure out how you're going to get the protein you need in your diet, without interfering with family meal planning, or grocery shopping.
Present your well-informed case to your mother, and I honestly don't believe she'll have a problem with it. Although, she will probably laugh at you.
Tell her its ok if she doesnt support u being a vegetarian, because its your own personal decision, and it will help u be healthy.
tell her she wont have to cook any differently, you'll cook your own food.
I dont know how old you are but maybe you can talk to her and say you would like to be vegetarian and explain why. Also, (depending on how old you are) you can offer to help with meal prep, etc especially if you are cooking different stuff for yourself. Like some of the others have said, do some research and try and show some to your mom. Incidentally, India does not have the highest life expectancy! Theirs is only 64 and 139th in the world! (But not because they are vegetarian!)
She may not support you because she is concerned about your health. Most Vegetarians I know are just junk food junkies and are not very healthy.
This isnt a question!
Why don't you think your mother will support it? Is she adamantly against it or do you tend to shift trends often and think she'll just consider this the latest trend?
If you're serious, then get serious about it. Do the research so that when she asks the typical questions about protein and health and stuff... you'll have the answers. Send away for Peta freebies... there are TONS and watch some videos online. If you dig enough you can even find the movie "Earthlings" online in 3 parts. This movie will really help you if Mom will sit and watch it. If she won't maybe some of the shorter videos will work.
Another thing is to prove to her that you CAN eat this way and that you'll even start cooking for yourself if you need to. Make sure she knows that you'll have plenty to eat and that this is really a healthy and responsible choice you're making for yourself.
Tell your mom you have made a descion that your sticking to it...That you want to become vegetarian and if she says no..Show her some of the un humainly videos on Peta or Peta2..If she still says no Tell her that she has the right to eat about anthing she wants to..and that you dont want to kill an animal that was breed to be killed that if other people want to thats totally there choice but is not and option for someone who actual care(Its what Ive told my mom and Im alomst to the point of becoming Vegan)
Just tell her.
You should get help with your diet so that you eat enough protein and other essential elements. Tofu is a very good protein source.
I would not show her any gross videos or propoganda as she might think you are trying to make her feel guilty for not being vegetarian, but I would tell her that you are serious about doing this AND staying healthy about it and make a doctor's appointment for both of you so that both of you can discuss the proper nutritional habit necessary to maintain a healthy vegetarian diet. Do research togetehr- and on sights that are recommended by the FDA, and your doctor, not on political propoganda sights.
Be patient. When you are at the age of responsibility, your mom will release you, then will be the time when you don't need parental support for any of your decisions. There is no guarantee that your mother will be around to watch over you, so you can just relax and be a little more patient for the time will come!
Since she knows your for animal rights she'll probably take it better than my mom I subscribed to peta2 also and i didnt tell anyone not because i didn't think it really mattered. So when I decided to become a vegetarian it came out of nowhere for my mom. I think that's why my om doesn't support me. For your mom it should be no problem. I can't say for sure since I don't know your mom.
What you should do first and foremost is sit down and have a mature heart to heart with her. Come to the table prepared knowing what you want to say, and don't get emotional. Do some research, provide her with statistics and studies if you think that will help. Ask for her support. She is your mother afterall, hopefully she'll be able to give it.
Most importantly- show her you're serious by sticking it out, and be sure not to say offensive things to her regarding her meat-eating. That will certainly not help your cause. :)
I'd suggest you not tell her right away. Just stop eating meat and wait until she notices. Then, when she finally asks you about it, you can tell her and she will take it more seriously because you will have done it for a while.
There are numerous pro-veg groups out there, and I imagine all of them have a vegetarian starter guide. The starter guides I've seen all mention the health reasons for being vegetarian (or vegan) in addition to the animal issues. Some may mention the environmental issues around meat eating. They may even have recipes.
To get many good reasons for going vegetarian without the animal rights rhetoric that inflames some people, check out Howard Lyman's "Mad Cowboy." Mr. Lyman is a former cattle rancher who knows first-hand just how bad the animal industries are--which is why he got out of the business. His primary motivations for being vegan, however, are health and the environment.
If you are old enough, offer to help your mom in the kitchen to make it easier for both of you. One thing I like to recommend is when she does cook, she makes all the sides vegetarian, makes a meat entree for the family and lets you make a veggie entree. That way the family eats together. You can also make vegetarian lasagnas or casseroles the whole family can enjoy. If she makes a meaty casserole for the family, she can split it in two dishes and make a portion vegetarian.
Do your research and make sure you can answer all your mother's concerns.
Good luck and congratulations.
Well, it depends on whether or not you live with her. If you do live with her, then it really is up to her whether she's willing to buy food for 2 meals every night or not. If not, then you're kinda out of luck. Wait until you're 18. Though, if you don't live with her, then don't worry about if she supports your decision. You're an adult and there will be many times you disagree with your parents, and she will have to learn to live with it.