i'm a vegetarian and my parents don't agree what should i do??????

Answer 1

Eat them

Answer 2

If you're an adult and out on your own, you don't really need to do anything. Explain your reasoning to them and simply ask them to respect your decision even if they don't agree. When it comes to traditional holiday meals, make a dish that compliments the meal and that everyone can enjoy but don't make a big fuss about not eating the turkey or whatever. You can skip it without being rude.

If, on the other hand, you're a kid still living at home, you're going to need to work a little harder to get them to agree (rather than agree to disagree.) Find out what their specific objections are and answer them. If it's that they worry that you can't get adequate nutrition, do your research so you can show they that you can. If their main concern is meal preparation and not wanting to accommodate you with a separate meal, offer to help with the cooking. You can usually adapt what the rest of the family is eating or at least eat parts of the meal and prepare something yourself to supplement it. Learn to cook a few fabulous vegetarian dishes and offer to take care of the whole dinner once in awhile. Most parents disagree mostly because they're unfamiliar with the idea; if you cna show them that you'll be happy and healthy and that they can even be exposed to some delicious new meal ideas, you'll have a good shot at winning them over.

Answer 3

I know so many meat eaters that hate vegetarians, and it's evident here by how many people got the 'thumbs down' on this question for answering honestly. I've been a vegetarian for half of my life now, and people are still irritated by it. I think they feel like I will judge their eating choices, and I don't. Just like they shouldn't judge my eating choices.

My advice: Don't preach to others on why you are a vegetarian, whether you are into animal rights or just don't want to eat meat, because people get extremely angry over that! It's stupid, but I've been a vegetarian for so long, I've heard all kinds of comments. I've even had a waitress question my eating habits. It's not like I go up to a complete stranger and say, "How can you eat meat? Isn't that gross?!" Your parents are probably irritated that they won't have control over your eating habits anymore, such as if they cook chicken for dinner they'll be irrirated that they'll have to make something special for you, etc. Just let them know that you'll happily do your own cooking.

PS- Hope you survive Thanksgiving! :-)

Answer 4

I think first telling them why you are a vegetarian would be important, then followed by the BENEFITS of being a vegetarian. I think that if you are still a growing girl up until you are 21 years old, it is very important to maintain enough protein, calcium, iron, and other nutrients to grow properly. You can take a multi-vitamin while being a vegetarian, but you can also get the proper nutrients through other foods that some people might find disgusting but are chock-full of nutrients. If you explain that you aren't missing out on anything, and that you assure them you aren't a vegetarian only because you want to remain thin (although I know some vegetarians that aren't so thin), but I say that because a lot of people become vegetarians for the wrong reasons and actually end up depriving their bodies of the nutrients it needs, and definitely reassure them you are taking vitamins to get all your necessary nutrients maybe they will lighten up a little to the fact.

Answer 5

You're probably a young girl still living at home. This will be difficult for them to understand because they are still looking after their little girl and as long as your mom is doing the cooking I guess she will be making all the food decisions.

Take them to one of your favourite vegetarian restaurants. Pick some delicious meals from the menu for them to try. This way in a restraurant they get exposed to other vegetarians who are enjoying the meal and are doing ok with their health.

Let them know that vegetarian eating is the healthiest way of putting food in their body cause as they get older they may have to worry about heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, obesity, etc. Perhaps if they see other parents choosing vegetarian over meat eating they might convert themselves. After all vegetarian lifestyle can prolong aging.

It'll take time for them to adjust to your lifestyle. Remember they were born in the generation of meat & potatoe on their plate not tofu & carrots. You can also educate them too by reading books, information on the internet, and of course a vegetarian association who can give you support.

Be courageous for who you are:)

Answer 6

Just continue to be who you are if that is your choice no one can make you eat meat...try talking with you parents and explain why you choose to be a vegetarian

Answer 7

Print out and read this...( or read it online) it's full of useful information....page five certainly refers to your question here...
http://www.vegsoc.org/youth/Parentteenager.pdf

It's taken from the Vegetarian Society UK's website
They are the oldest Vegetarian Society in the world...and they are prepared to help anyone, in any country...

http://www.vegsoc.org/

Good Luck!

Answer 8

I actually became a vegitarian 5 months ago when I saw how innocent farm animals were beaten and tortured at factory farms across the country. I didn't sleep for three nights. I couldn't believe how anyone could do this to a kind, defenseless animals.

Additionally, the USDA approves animals with hepatitis, anemia, lymphoma and cancer for human consumption-- Tell them they are risking getting cancer and show them this report!

Answer 9

1. Find out what they disagree with

Is it nutrition? Study up on it and show them you can eat a very balanced and nutritious way meeting all your body's needs with only plant based foods.

Is it because it is a sub culture? Remind them how much they cared for causes when they were young. Reassure them you are making healthy choices for your body, and are also making choices where to spend your consumer dollar, by not supporting things you don't beleive in.

Good luck

Answer 10

Just politely let them know to respect your wishes and let you plan your diet as you see fit. Also, explain to them the health benefits of a vegetarian diet and that should convince them of your point of view.

Answer 11

I think you should print out a bunch of articles
on the subject and how bad meat is for you, I am a vegatarian going on vegan my mom only agrees with vegatarian but since she knows all about it shes okay with it.
But if you really want to show them, you should go on www.peta.com and show them some of videos and trust me they mite even think about becoming one!