how do i tell my parents im turning vegetarian?

Question

look im turning vegetarian not gay!!!!
btw i myt hav an guy avatar dont mean im a guy

Answer 1

same way you tell them your turning gay.

Answer 2

Just tell them, there aren't too many people that will be mad about that choice.
Make sure you've done all the background research and are sure how to still get all the nutrients your body needs. If your parents are worried about anything it will be your health...so if it makes them feel better offer to consult a nutritionist or your doctor. They will ease their minds for you by explaining the diet you need.
Good Luck.
Additional: I don't get why people are saying all this stuff about being gay...that's a pretty silly way of looking at this. Also, the person that said they will be glad because it will be cheaper for them is wrong. Fresh fruit and vegetables are way more expensive than hamburger meat for example. So if they do your shopping then it may cost them a little more...but hopefully not so much that they will even notice or care.

Answer 3

Well, first off, don't have a panic attack. Your parents will still love you no matter what you eat, besides its just food so i'm sure they'll save money lol. Second, before you tell them take a deep breathe and you can either slowly get onto the conversation of being a vegetarian or you can just straight out tell them. If your parents don't like the idea point out that it will save money and make you a more healthy individual. Just make sure you practice your speech before just going for it so that way your prepared. Well I hope everything goes well and just so ya know I tried to be a vegetarian once and I couldn't do it (i'm texan so its kinda in my blood lol) so I have to say you have a strong will lol Proud of ya! God Bless!

Answer 4

Just be honest with them about what your doing and why. It is important that you can explain the reasoning behind your actions (without judging them and other meat eaters). People are going to ask you why, so have those answers ready. Be respectful of others and they are more likely to be respectful of your choices as well. Make sure you understand the health implications and special actions you might need to take to stay healthy...it is normal for your parents to worry about your health. If you demonstrate that you have made a thoughtful decision and a plan of action... they are more likely to let your try it. Don't make too big a deal about it, you might decide on your own later that your don't want to be vegetarian anymore.

Answer 5

It depends... do you live with them? If you're still living at home and someone other than you is doing most of the cooking, you'll need to make sure that you not only tell them your reasons for going veg, but that you also reassure them that you will take on the responsibility of getting yourself fed. Some parents will be a-OK with it and be willing to incorporate vegetarian meals into the meal planning and some will just not want to try anything different. You've got to be willing to cook for yourself!

If you're an adult and you're on your own, it's easier. Just share with them why and call it good.

Answer 6

Generally you just do it. If you are young like around 10 or 11 and your parents make you eat what they give you, you have a bit of challenge. Tell them that you are interested in your health. Then talk about the environment and even spirituality if you wish. Human digestion was designed for plant material rather than animal material, because it gets processed much quicker in our bodies. As for the environment, animals are better kept to natural selection of the animal kingdom. As for our bodies, our muscle tissue is comprised of amino acids found from photosynthesis. As for spirituality, well, kinship is shared by all beings of sentience.

Answer 7

When I decided to turn vegetarian I told my parents that I was uncomfortable eating meat and that I wasn't going to eat it anymore. I wanted them to understand where I was coming from, and I tried to avoid any confrontation about it. I also made sure to tell them that they wouln't have to make an special meals for me, and that I would handle all of that on my own. Good Luck!

Answer 8

Just tell them. It's not that big of a deal. One thing I would suggest is buying your mother/father/chef a vegetarian cookbook. That will help alot because it will give you mother/father/chef ideas about new things to cook that perhaps the whole family can enjoy. You know, instead of cooking a different meal for you or you only eating the "sides" of a meal.

Answer 9

Cook them a great vegetarian dinner and then bring it up during dinner. If you think they will give you a hassle about it, you might want to do some research on vegetarianism so you can bring up facts to dispute any misconceptions they may have. Good luck and good for you!

Answer 10

"Mom? Dad? I'm axe murderer ... OK, now that I have
your attention..."

Just tell them. You can point to (with supplemental vitamins)
that it is a healthier life style, you can say you're tired of killing
animals and you thought you'd try plants for awhile...

You can say that you have a hankering for tree sap.

Its your body - as long as you are willing to handle at least
some of the extra meal preparation required (anyone
having a specialty diet is a pain-in-the-butt for a cook), it
shouldn't be a big deal.

Answer 11

You just do. You say, "Mom, dad, I've decided to become a vegetarian because _____" and then you fill in your reasons. They might think it's weird, but becoming a vegetarian isn't like changing religions.