How to tell my mom im becomeing a vegetarian?

Question

ive been thinking and I realized that all meat tastes weird to me lately. recently in class we talked about how we get meat and it really made me think that its really sad. so now whenever I see us having meat for dinner I cant help thinking about how the animals are treated so we can eat the food. my thoughts on this have been happening more frequently and I get more disgusted with every bite I take so I eat less and less of it so now and im scared that eventually ill start skipping meals and wasting your money. I think it would be better if I became a vegetarian at least until the thoughts go away so I wont keep getting stomach aches after I eat and having you spend money on something I don’t enjoy.

how does that sound? 1-10 1 is horrible 10 is great job

comment on it too thx!!!

Answer 1

that does sound good. 10! most defiantly be honest. shes your mom of course shes gonna support you no matter what you choose to eat.

i know when i first told my mom that i wanted to be vegan she had a problem with it, that was until she realized i wasnt kidding and its not just a phase so she willingly submitted to my choice and whenever i'm home she cooks vegan for me!

Answer 2

8

I'd just add some information about how you can replace meat with soy, tofu, and other foods that will give you all the nutrition you need. Remember that parents care about your health. Check out http://www.goveg.com and maybe order their free vegetarian start up kit.

Answer 3

not bad, make sure you tell her you will replace the protien. eat eggs and drink milk for complete protien. nuts and beans are full of incomplete protiens.

Answer 4

Just tell her straight up because she will understand if you try to hide it you will make things worse.

Answer 5

I think it sounds really honest so 10 for that!  Only you know yourself and your mum so you can be the best judge of what to say to her about it.  I think it's really good you've thought about what to say and planned it ahead.  It seems like you think the issue could be contentious.  If I were your mum I would be really proud of your honesty and compassion, irregardless of whether I thought your decision was the right one.

Answer 6

Sounds like a good way to tell her. I mean....if I had a child and said that to me about anything she/he consumed that made him/her feel this way I would support as long as I got the health facts.

I think telling her that is great but mention that you'll do some research to make sure it is healthy. Let her know this is some thing you want to try first. After all, you can remind her that if it doesn't work out, you can always go back to your previous diet or try some thing new.

I hope she'll support you. My parents were not vegetarians, however, they were very open-minded. They had NO idea what to do with me LOL but after years of PB&Js and watching tv while eating carrot sticks or cauliflower heads...well I'm a healthy adult haha. I can only hope she'll be understanding and support your choice.

Listen to what she has to say of course and if there are any disagreements, don't blow up at her. Think about what she is saying and if you can disagree, think about some well thought-out points and give her some time before pressing your decision further. Well, I hope this helps.