I want to become vegetarian, but my mom won't let me!?!?!?

Question

She just doesn't want me to. . .but I want to become vegetarian for the health benefits and because I know that me not eating meat will save an animal some where. . .I might eat salmon every once in a while. . .so how can I convince my mom to let me become vegetarian??

Answer 1

First off, all the "benefits" of being a vegetarian, or vegan, are skewed. If you watch what you eat, and maintain a balanced diet, I'm sure the meat included diet will be equally healthy. Any time you properly monitor and balance your food intake you will notice health benefits.

Secondly, you can try to become a vegetarian at home without your parent's blessing. It will be tough, because there are things you need to do differently to get protein. And unless you can buy your own food and do some of the cooking, you're not likely to get it.

Basically, you may have to wait until you move out. While you are under Mom's care, she has a certain influence in your diet. She is the provider, and may not be willing to cook two kinds of meals every day to support your decision. And remember, it is a decision. If you choose to do it, you can't expect people around you to agree, or even make any sacrifices for it. Vegetarianism is far from universally accepted.

I wish you luck, whichever you decide.

Answer 2

Just explain it to her. Sit down with her and show her a packet of papers you print out from http://www.GoVeg.com/ and http://www.ChooseVeg.com/ . Then, ask if you can go vegetarian for a week. That's what I did, and by the end of the week I asked if I could go another week. Eventually I asked if I could fully go vegetarian. After seeing how easy this diet is over the trial period, she eventually let in. I don't force her to give up meat, but she accepts my beliefs.

Two things to keep in mind:
1) You must cook your own food, and go shopping with your mom to get food. She should not have to have any more stress because of your diet. Otherwise your mom will not allow you to be a vegetarian. My cousin was even expected to pay for food that would normally not be in the household- ex. paying for veggie burgers but not lettuce, etc.

2) It won't be as easy as I say to convince your mother. You'll have to argue, and maybe even become vegetarian against her wishes. If she is still disrespectful to your beliefs, she might sneak meat into your foods. Don't throw a tantrum; just calmly explain to her that you didn't appreciate what she did, and how you can get enough protein and vitamins from a non-meat diet. Family relations in a vegetarian diet require diplomacy. Be willing to put up with a lot of pigheadedness from relatives.

If hope that your family eventually caves in. We'll always be here to help at Yahoo! Answers and at the PETA2 Boards and at VegBoards.com . cul8r!

--samTHEman

Answer 3

I'm not sure of your age, however your Mum could have her causes.. I was once within the identical function for a at the same time while I was once more youthful but when you're fairly critical approximately being a vegetarian maintain operating at convincing your Mum with the entire high-quality advantages of fitting vege. You have one of the strong assets of understanding at your finger recommendations! Do the study to aid your causes for in need of to emerge as a vegetarian and exhibit those on your Mum, it's going to even make her reconsider her consuming conduct. Start to make, small sluggish alterations on your consuming, each and every little difference counts! Just keep in mind, fitting vegetarian is distinguished, but it surely demands to be performed effectively, do your study into what you ought to be consuming to get ample vitamins and minerals and you are going to be at the proper monitor!

Answer 4

I guess she is worried about your health, maybe she is afraid you won't have all the vitamins etc.if you become a vegetarian.
She may not know what food to prepare that will contain the right amount of everything your body needs. Well, when you are moving away from home, you are free to cook all the vegetarian meals in the world.
I am a vegetarian myself, so I understand what you mean!

Answer 5

Respect your Mom and just be as healthy as you can be. Remember she has your best interests at heart and wants you to stay healthy. If eating meat is repulsive to you then do the best you can to not eat it but don't cause a ruckus in the family, be gentle, and eat lots and lots of fruits and vegetables - until you are full - she'll then see that you are eating good. Smile a lot, stay healthy and show your Mom that you are responsible and want to do the right thing. Good luck :0)

Answer 6

i say you need to take an active role in the shopping and cooking that goes on in your house. maybe if your mom sees you making healthy, conscientious choices it'll be more persuasive than just telling her that you refuse to eat meat anymore.

there's a lot of really good literature out there. have you thought about giving your mom a book to read on the subject? i personally recommend Vegetables Rock! and Help, My Child Stopped Eating Meat but there are hundreds if not thousands of others.

if all else fails, just eat around the meat on your plate and take a multivitamin.

good luck!

Answer 7

There are two ways:

1) the Mature way: Explain to her why you want to be vegetarian, and hope she will understand. In this way she will see you as a mature person, not as a child. or

2)the diplomatic way: Pretend to get sick every time you have to eat meat, by that she wouldn't want you to get sick and let you be.

Show her the man in you, not the little boy who wants his mom to tell him what to do, or have. In the end, she will understand and have respect for you. Explain to her that you can be healthy and vegan.

Answer 8

Well, point out to her that you think that it might be healthier than your present lifestyles. Be stubborn, if she refuses, fight your rational and logical way through. Tell her you'll try it for two weeks and then see what you think. If you cannot at all accomplish it, you'll forget about vegetarianism, otherwise, you'll continue with the other diet. That worked for my friend who had the same problem.

Answer 9

Duh, what's she gonna do, force feed meat to you? Maybe she's just not willing to make special vegetarian meals for you? Just don't eat meat. She doesn't really have a say in this. Try showing her that you've done research (if you have) and know what you need to do to be healthy. Good luck.

Answer 10

When she isn't around eat as you please.

And if she throws chicken on your dish at super, sit and cry at it. Mothers have a weak spot for crying children. Tell her you cannot bare to eat something that was alive and forced to the slaughter house after a painful drug filled life.

Refuse, do it for what you believe in. She will eventually think you are a strong and wonderful person for your choice.

Good luck