What can you say to convince your family that you are serious about becoming a vegetarian?

Question

What can you say to convince your family that you are serious about becoming a vegetarian?

Answer 1

I wouldn't say anything.  Just do it, and stick with it.  They are stupid to not believe you if this is happening.

Answer 2

If they the majority cannot convince you not to be a vegetarian, then what make you think they should accept you for being one? Would the situation be any different if you want to eat meat and they are vegetarians and say no? It's all the same.

You can talk to them, show them facts and figures etc all you want but if they don't want to accept it, they won't. And should not be made to.

If you are a minor living at home, you can ask your parents, If they say no, then it's a no. If they yes but with a set conditions then follow those conditions.  And make sure you keep your end of the bargain.

Besides, they may know something about you that you are not saying here. It will really boil down to your intra family relationsahip and how things are done in your house.

PS If you are under parental care and responsibility and you refuse to eatassome suggest, they can have you confined and force fed if it becomes a medical issue.

Answer 3

i said "i don't want meat in my pasta sauce... i'm becoming a vegetarian"

they said "ahaha!! you've tried that about a million and one times"

after about three months they've realized nothings changing

Answer 4

Just do it. No one believed me when I said it at 15 and were shocked when I stuck to it for 12 yrs.

Answer 5

i hate to tell you this, but nothing you say is going to convince them.  you'll just have to show them and prove them wrong =)

Answer 6

Anyone can say anything that they want and it not be true.  I have known many people that told lies, 'stretched the truth', 'were just making up for something that they didn't have in life by saying untruths' etc, etc. etc.  But when you found out the truth - did you really trust them - believe what they said after that?  My point - unless your one of that that enables others in such - which would go in a totally different area than this one......

The person that backs up what they say with actions is the person that one takes serious.

They offer meat or meat products - simply say, "No".  After awhile - they will be convinced.

Answer 7

I was lucky. My parents said a grudging "well, it's your life". For nearly a year, they were waiting for me to give up or grow out of it, and it wasn't until I recently turned vegan that they realised I was serious about it.

I think every family doubts the choice they don't understand in their kids. I think time is the only way to do this.

Answer 8

Tell them once and then you don't have to say another single word on the subject. It is your choce and if somebody puts a hamburger in front of you, you don't eat it.

If you are telling them you don't want to eat meat and thenyou eat meat, then how can you expect them to respect your choice?

Stick with it dude, you'll feel better When you do.

Good luck :)

Answer 9

Well when i first told my mom about the idea of becoming one she started laughing..but then as i explained to her how healthy it can be for her and non life threatening for the animals she came to her senses and became one. Actually am getting my whole family to be vegetarians

Just tell your fam that its no joke and your serious about it. :]

Answer 10

Actions speak louder than words.  Learn about vegetarian nutrition so that you are modeling a healthy vegetarian diet, and stick to your convictions.  If they see that you're doing great and aren't willing to compromise, they pretty much have to take you seriously.