Teen Vegan ?!

Teen Vegan ?

I have been a lacto-ovo vegetarian for almost a year now, and really want to become a vegan. I don't want to wait until I turn 18 when I am out on my own. I've seen how animals are treated, and I don't want to support it. I also want to become a vegan to help me lose weight, and be healthier...and of course, for the animals! I already use a lot of soy milk, and I have a Whole Foods near my home, but can't go a lot...so I normally shop at Target and Wal*Mart. The thing is, I don't think my parents would approve. And, they buy my food. What are good ways to transfer to a vegan diet...should I cook them stuff and show them how much easier it is for me, and healthier? At one house, my parents cook. At my other house, I normally am left to cook for myself.

Any tips would be very helpful! Thank you, because I really need advice! :-D

Explain to them in a rational manner your reasons. Contrary to popular belief it is not more expensive to be vegan as long as you aren't buying lot of meat and cheese substitutes. The only thing you really need substitute-wise is soy milk and you can get GV Brand Organic Soymilk at wal mart for 2.39 per 1/2 gallon (its the same thing as Silk, all GV products are made by national brands). If they buy healthy food it shouldn't be that hard, just some tofu a few extra fruits, vegetables and grains, all of which are cheaper than meat. If you want some treat from Whole Foods then just buy them with your own money if your parents won't get them for you.

And don't think that just because your parents make the rules that they are always good for you. Parents aren't perfect and they don't always know best. I see a lot of parents become downright hostile when they're kids decide to go veg and I think it's absolutely stupid and nothing but a power trip on behalf of the parent.