Wanting to go vegetarian?

Question

I told my parents a year ago thta i wanted to and they said no and i really ont like eating meat it is not right to me so how do i approach them with me wanting to go veggetarian and how do i get them to allow me

Answer 1

i agree with top lady..

its your decision..

you wanna be one you be one..

its gonna be better for you..

its cheaper aswel..

meat costs more than veggie foods to be fair..

and unless they plan on force feeding just refuse to eat meat :)

Answer 2

There's no tried-and-true way to handle this.  

You need to sit down with your parents, and have an adult conversation with them about this.  By that, I mean, listening to what they say, and understanding where they're coming from as well as having them listening to your points.

In order to do this, you'll need to have several ideas of how you can make this work without causing undue burden on them or your family as a whole (not just food, but energy for cooking, cleanup, etc.).

My guess is that you're not an adult yet, so visit your family doctor and talk to your doctor about this.  If possible, consult a nutritionist on low-cost ways to obtain proper nutrition.

As others have noted, if you're living with your parents you do have an obligation to abide by their rules.  You can always choose to get a job, move out, and live on your own, in which case you'll be free to do what you want.

Answer 3

Offering to cook for yourself is a good idea, but even better would be coming up with a list of reasons you want to be a vegetarian and the different benefits of changing your diet. Make sure you let your parents know that you're not forcing them to become vegetarians, too, just that you're asking them to not serve as much meat and to allow you to use their kitchen more often. They might think that you becoming a vegetarian means it's hard to cook for everyone else - make sure they know that's not true! There are so many things that you, as a vegetarian, can eat and that the rest of the family can enjoy, too. Chances are, your parents probably have a few favorite recipes that are already vegetarian-friendly!

Good luck. :)

Answer 4

Alright they are paying the bills but they should think about their child

Answer 5

As long as your parents are paying the bills they have a right to decide what goes on the table.

Edit  Sophie  would you like to have some one tell your three daughters that they don't have to care what you think?

Answer 6

Why would it be an issue to buy you food? I mean you are only aiming for vegetarianism and we are natural omnivore so they should already have vegetation or should be buying it anyway to be healthy. I think you should definitely tell them you would cook for yourself though, that's what I have to do and I wouldn't have it any other way. Other than that just don't eat meat when they expect you to cause that just means they're never going to feel like it's a problem. You eat meat when they want you to, they're happy.

Answer 7

Have them watch Earthlings, read The China Study, and research about vegetarianism, tell them it is best for your health.

Answer 8

yes Wahoo they pay the bills and decide what goes on the table but they should consider where their child stands.

Come to them in a very respectful and mature manner. Tell them you know where they stand and respect that and ask them to hear where you stand. Then tell them your reasoning and express how strongly you feel on the issue.

Good luck!

Answer 9

Your decision to become vegetarian is good. You will get the opportunity to become vegetarian. In the meantime  gradually avoid things other than vegetarian.