want to be veggie...

[easyemu15]

I've wanted to be a veggie for two years, my parents still wont let me! they dont force it down my throat or anything but they ban me from stuff and threaten to sell the animals. ive showed them heaps of stuff saying that veggie is healthy but they hardly even read them! sometimes they wont even let me say anything, they just say "stop criticising our food"

what do i do?!

[Amanda Mae]

Hi, glad you're thinking of going veggie! :)

If you're serious about it, don't let your parents stop you. It's your life, and like you said, they're not cramming meat down your throat, so they really can't stop you from being vegetarian if you want to, right?


they ban me from stuff and threaten to sell the animals.
this part confused me a little, do you mean that if you go vegetarian your parents will sell your pets or something? I would ask them why your diet matters that much to them, and why they would want to punish you for making a decision that you feel strongly about. Maybe if they see that you can be responsible with your decision, they'll feel differently. Research everything you need to know about nutrition, and start cooking your own meals.

Oh, and I'm not sure how old you are, but do you have a job? If you have to, you could always make your own money and buy your groceries yourself.

some of the responses to this thread might help you:
http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=93946

[Scully]

hi. :)

im in the exact same position. My parents wont let me turn veggie. what ever info i give them, they shove it back in my face. :(

dad made me cook him bacan last night. :cry: eugh. NEVER again.

[perezt]

I just want to say that I feel horrible for you both.If my parents made me make them meat or threaten to sell my animals I'd feel so bad.I do have an advantage though,I am 22 and have been out of the house since I've been 18.My mom sometimes gives me crap about how I'm not getting my B12 and just because I am veg that doesn't mean I'm healthier and yada yada.The truth is parents will always have a say in your life.Just how much of a say is up to you.Obviously if you live with your parents it will be a bit harder but I agree with Amanda Mae,if you have your own money,buy your own groceries.Keep them hidden if you have to.If you are 100% sure of your decision to be a compassionate eater then DO NOT let anyone take that from you!

[ChronicVeggies]

Tell them that they can kiss your ass. Your a young adults, you can think for yourself

P.S don't really tell them to kiss your ass :P

[RoboMonkey]

You might want to try refusing to eat any meat so that they know you are serious. If you give in easily and eat meat they won't take you seriously.

I don't know your parents, so I don't know how well this will work.

Good luck.

[Eclipse27]

You might want to try refusing to eat any meat so that they know you are serious. If you give in easily and eat meat they won't take you seriously.

I don't know your parents, so I don't know how well this will work.

Good luck.


Quoted for truth.

[Mrrple]

If you don't cook for yourself you better start, it's the easiest way to convince parents.

[easyemu15]

hmm no ive refused before and they just banned me for a a week.

[RoboMonkey]

hmm no ive refused before and they just banned me for a a week.

From eating?? :confused:

[WoeisSalad]

I see your problem,

i delt with the same thing. im vegan, and my family does not support it at all. im constantly criticized and judged for it. its awful, but truly truly worth it. i love being vegan. i buy my own food, cook for myself, etc.

so its up to you what your priorities are if they wont support you, keep trying to talk to them, show them you know what youre talking about, if they dont except it then i suppose you can keep trying. good luck.

[paprika27]

I would tell them again all of my reasons (maybe adopt some from http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/blog.php?b=455) and then say that you won't eat meat anymore.
Whether they accept it or they don't, you stay strong and just don't eat meat and meals containing meat. Maybe the first week or so there's gunna be loads of fighting. Make sure you have some money to buy your own food. They will either accept it or they beg you on their knees to eat normally again.
DON'T. eat healthy vegetarian stuff and show them that it's not sick to do something different from the average.
This is all about you making clear that you're in a position and that you can make your own choices and deserve to be taken seriously. the most important thing is to not give in whatever may come.
that they're gunna say 'You're gunna die without eating normal stuff' 'why are you trying to kill yourself' 'why won't you just eat it' is just normal. still, keep doin your thing, soon they will see and learn that you don't die from not eating meat.

a little helpful thing that may work with your parents: tell them to research about vegetarianism. when they still say it's unhealthy, wrong, sick, tell them that they haven't searched enough and that they shall continue. you can do that until they are fine with vegetarianism which they guaranteedly will be when the did enough research. they can use the internet, buy books, ask some national institutes, tv-shows and so on. there is no other result than wanting to be vegetarian.

gl

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Too all you teens out there...please don't let your parents empty threats keep you from doing what you want to do. First of all, stop talking about it. Don't discuss with your parents because they could see this as a form of rebellion. Don't discuss with anyone. Second, just do it. You need to physcially prove to your parents that being veggie is just as good as eating meat. But discussing it will not get you anywhere but back at square one. Don't bother with trying to give them information on it either. Just simply do it. You are old enough to feed yourselves right? then don't let them threaten you simply because you chose to do something different. Remember, actions speak louder than words. Let your actions do the talking for you.

[paprika27]

Too all you teens out there...please don't let your parents empty threats keep you from doing what you want to do. First of all, stop talking about it. Don't discuss with your parents because they could see this as a form of rebellion. Don't discuss with anyone. Second, just do it. You need to physcially prove to your parents that being veggie is just as good as eating meat. But discussing it will not get you anywhere but back at square one. Don't bother with trying to give them information on it either. Just simply do it. You are old enough to feed yourselves right? then don't let them threaten you simply because you chose to do something different. Remember, actions speak louder than words. Let your actions do the talking for you.

quoting truth. but maybe that's a little hard.