Veggies vs. Meat?!

Veggies vs. Meat?

Okay, so, my parents are both vegetarians and i have been once since birth (because i was forced to be rather than choosing.) So, about two months ago i had some chicken in what was SUPPOSED to be veggie-pot-pie. At first i got really sick because it was the first time meat had ever entered my body. After that night all i thought about was eating meat again. It was uncontrollable. You know, the first time you do something amazing, you become addicted. So, after the first few times it didn't hurt anymore to eat it. I've only had chicken and a little bit of pork but i really like it. I feel horrible that my parent's worked so hard to make me stick to their diet, but at the same time i feel good knowing that i can make my own choice. I haven't told them about it, and have been hiding it for about two months now. Is there any way to feel less crappy without telling them, OR make them less upset when i tell them... I need advice on what to do, say, and everything inbetween.

22 hours ago
Of course, i just wanted to point out that i'm not against my parents or what they raised me to believe, i just think that people in general should be more open to choice. Part of me even thinks this is rebellion... i'm just a little confused about it all.

22 hours ago
I'm Seventeen now.

Tell them what happened and that you enjoyed eating the meat. Your not going to change how you feel by not telling them or hiding it from them. You'll probably end up feeling worse. They should realize that your growing up, or are grown up ( sorry,don't know your age) and that you should be able to make your own decisions. You said you respect their decisions and that you appreciate their work in making you stick to their diet. But you should be able to make some of your own decisions or choices and they should respect your ability to do so. Even if they don't agree with them. Tell them you appreciate everything they've done and that you'd like to try eating some meat in your diet. Also that if it doesn't work for you, or if you don't enjoy it as much as you thought then tell them you'll go back to strictly vegetarian. Tell them you won't eat it around them if it's going to upset them. They're not going to be able to make decisions for you all your life. If they trust you enough to do the right thing for you then it shouldn't be a problem. Good luck!