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Okay.... So I have a slight problem... actually, This problem has been bugging me for a couple months and I have no Idea what to do. My mother and father are divorced. My mother knows I am a vegetarian, but my dad doesnt. He always has said rude remarks and comments about vegetarians and I dont think he would support me if I told him, But I am getting sick of having to find my away around eating meat when I am with him. I dont want to be an incovience to him, but I also want him to support me and not have to hide anymore you know?? Does anybody have any advice for me?? E-mail me ~ XxVeggie_PrincessxX@yahoo.com
I think that one way to "tell" your dad would be to try pretending your just about to go veggie. Or maybe try making yourself look "squemish" lol. I know this can actualy work because I once did this to a friend and that's how he found out i was veggie. If your watching a programm and something "meaty" or just nasty comes up then say something like "eww that looks nasty". Thats how my friend found out lol. Though I still think the best way is just to tell him. Tell him that you are a vegetarian as a reply if he makes a remark aimed towards them. He should support your feelings and the choices that you make, as a dad. Tell him why. He cant argue with that. Hope there is something usefull in that jumble of text.
I know from experience that it is hard to convince some people that you need to be a veg*n. My parents were very unsupportive but one day I decided that I would tell them. I figured, it's my choice, and it's not like they can force me to eat anything. It didn't go too well for me because now I have to cook my own meals and buy my own food, but I know some people will be more understanding. Just try to have a calm conversation with him and explain why you feel this way. I hope it works out.
I just said i don't like beef, then a week later i didn't like chicken and carried on like that. I even went on hunger strike for about a week. It doesn't get any easier but u made da rite decision!