My dad is driving me mad about me being a vegetarian. what should i do? ?

March 14th, 2010 by admin
  • my dad doesn't like the fact that im a vegetarian but my mom dose she just wont help me at all what should i do?????


  • i know it sucks, you kinda just have to deal with it. my mom complains about it to me all the time (im not even veg im a pescetarian) but sometimes she will make little alternatives for me. most of the time im on my own when she decides to make a meat based dish. she never makes fish because its too expensive, so i usually end up eating veg almost every day anyways. my dad is a little more supportive of it, but then again he usuallly isnt the one cooking. but whenever he barbeques he always makes me a veggie burger which is nice :) good luck, it is your lifestyle choice, therefore your ultimate responsibility to stay commited to it, not your parents.


  • What's your dad's problem with it? Is he just being an a$$ and thinking that your choices are somehow against him or is he concerned about your health and not getting enough nutrients now? Whichever the case, get your facts together and explain why you are cutting meat out of your diet. Explain what you will eat to make sure you don't become unhealthy. Sit our mom down first alone and ask her to help, and if she won't, ask her why she won't.

    It might also be a good idea to go do the shopping with your mom so you can pick out things you will eat. If you're buying beans and veggies which are much cheaper than the meat she is putting in the cart, she might perk up a little when she notices a difference in the bill! Help out with the cooking so no one thinks your choice is a burden.

    If your dad won't budge, then he's just being stubborn for reasons known only to him and are probably illogical. But in the end, what is going to do? He can't tie you to a chair and shove a tube down your throat. And if he does, that's a whole new post.

    Good luck.


  • If you're under 18 you should shutup and do what you parents tell you, show a little respect and be grateful for all that they have done for you.

    If you are over 18 then move out and get a job so you can support your vegetarian eating habits on your own. If you are over 18, did your parents make the choice for you to be vegetarian? Or did you make the choice for you to be vegetarian? So why would you rely on them to support your choice? If you are relying on your parents for everything then how are you even a vegetarian? It's your parents who are doing everything.

    Simple enough?


  • my dad doesn't either..its just something he is going to have to deal with, your dad can suck it up and accept it.

    you would think they would like us having a healthier lifestyle


  • my gram makes me feel like a burden for being one but i just shrugg it off because i know im doing something for the right cause and dont let him twll you that you are wrong for that. stand up and tell him oh well im a veggi and im not changing for you.


  • do what u thank is right and don't worry what anny1 says


  • make ur meals or ask mom to leave out meat o ur plate or mae them curious by:

    vegetarian sushi
    -rice usuallytakes 15-20mins depending on the amount you using
    -rolling the sushi takes 5 mins each depending on the amount of filling and your level
    -slicing and arranging takes 10mins depending how you want to garnish it and present it

    boil the rice til its tender and still not raw

    its consistency looks mushy but dont worry once it starts to cool a bit it will set.wen its cooling keep stiring one direction adding the vinegar, sugar and salt.then put it aside for it to cool down.

    getting a bambo sushi mat, lay the nori sheet on

    get a spoon and sccop rice on the nori, spreading it evenly right to the edges and corners. make sure you its even on the edges otherwise you will hve weak ends once its rolled.

    place strips of your chosen ingredients horizontally about an inch away from you

    taking thumb under the bamboo mat along the nori, lift and push forward the mat towards the filling. im sure you can search up how to roll sushi :D

    once its done, it should be one long sausage roll.the rice will stick to the nori to seal it.if not u can use a little water.

    the ends of the roll may vary depending whether if you had evenly spreaded the rice at the end. if it is even then you wont have a flimsy end.

    anyways once you done roll sushi rolls, get a hot moistured knife and slice directly down on the chopping board to sushi sizes

    then just arrange the sushi sizes with the filling facing up
    ======================================...

    or
    lasagne
    quiche served with fresh salad or roast veg
    fried rice
    lentil curry
    stuffed peppers and cous cous

    hope that sparks some ideas:D


  • Just ignore him. As long as you are staying healthy don't worry about him being immature.


  • I agree with Jareth's. I think you should figure out exactly what the problem is your dad has with you being veggie.

    If the problem is you are being a burden, then offer to cook more often, do the shopping etc. so it is obvious no one will have to go out of their way for you.

    If the problem he has is health, point out all the benefits of a healthy vegetarian lifestyle. Show him facts about how you can get all the nutrition your body needs from veggies, nuts, beans and fruits. He might have misconceptions that vegetarianism is unhealthy. I know my folks did at first.

    If his problem is religious, that is a different issue...

    It might be as simple as he feels threatened by you growing up and making your own choices. He may still think he knows best for you and you are just being stubborn. Educate him on the reasoning behind your choice--that it isn't just a kid being stubborn to get attention.

    I think if you are calm and honest with him he'll come around, but it may take a little while.


  • ignore him, my grandparents bugged me the first year I became a vegetarian, I ignored them and put up with their wise cracks, my grandpa now supports me, my grandpa is still iffy, but he doesn't bug me about it as much, its your choice, don't let him bother you


  • Stick to your guns!! Maybe you should explain to your dad your reasons for wanting to be vegetarian. Tell him what you know about the way animals are being treated in the slaughterhouses and that you do not want to participate in that. Also point out all of the positive health benefits of not eating animal fats/products. There is lots of info on the internet you could find for him. He is probably not aware of all these things due to all the brainwashing we have all been subjected to over the years. I am in my middle 30's and I have just now started to find these things out myself. Just educate him with facts that you can back up with research. I would do what is best for me, it is your body after all!!!







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