How to tell my parents about me being a vegetarian?

well, last time i wanted to they just made fun of me, but this time i really am serious about being a vegetarian. but, how do i tell them? i dont want to have one of those "family talks", i just want to tell them casually. and plus, thanksgiving is coming up!!!How to tell my parents about me being a vegetarian?
Congrats on wanting to go veg, and sorry you have to deal with parents who don't take you seriously :/



Instead of trying to talk to them, why not just show them? After all, actions speak louder than words. Don't eat meat for about 3 days and see if they notice. If they say anything, just causually mention the fact that you have made the decision to become a vegetarian. If they mock you, just ignore their comments and show (through your actions) that you have no interest in eating meat. If you keep it up, they will realize that it's not just a phase and will eventually give you the respect you deserve. It will be tough and it will take lots of time and patience, but just keep your chin up and get through it!



Since Thanksgiving is coming up, it's important that you make sure they include dinner items that you can eat. Ask them to make pasta or another main dish to go along with the turkey, and then have corn, mashed potato's, yams and all that good stuff to go along with it. If they don't want to make more food, then make it yourself! Find a recipe online and learn how to work the oven/stove.



Well hope I helped and good luck! I wish you the best!
tell them you are serious, and just don't eat meat. Ask for them to serve you more salads and leafy greens and veggies if they cook for you.How to tell my parents about me being a vegetarian?
just dont eat meat for a week. there are other things to eat at thanksgiving. and when its been a week tell them you have been a vegetarian for a week that you enjoy it and its better for earth. they should be very proud of you.
Generally people are a bit scared about changes, and your parents might not like that thinking you won't have a balanced meal. In the beginning, you could just say that your stomach somehow get bloated when you eat meat, and it hurts. You feel much better when eating just vegies, salads and fruit, and you would like it to continue because it makes you feel much better.



This way nobody is going to pressure you, they will actually be supportive. After 3 months of being successful, you can tell them that you decided to be a vegetarian because you have felt so much better without meat.



If you go to a restaurant, or invited somewhere, you could tell about an allergy which you have, and that your stomach cannot digest animal proteins. Your doctor said they don't understand it yet, but many children are allergic to animal proteins - could be what is being fed to the animals. Everybody will want to help you, 'cause they would not want to feed you something you are allergic to.



You will have time to learn more about being a vegetarian for yourself, and don't take the word vegetarian through your mouth because you will be attacked by the ignorant. Remember as well, not to preach, you are doing it for yourself, nobody forced you, so let the others make their choices as well.



You will be amazed how that works. Good luck, it worked for me, and I hope it works for you too.How to tell my parents about me being a vegetarian?
explain to your folks exactly what it is that you have learned. It may even turn out that once you do, they too may become more insightful to your plight. I bet, if they saw the film put out by PETA, they would be horrified. Kindly tell them when you go to the table on Thanksgiving that everything looks delicious. Then, proceed making your plate. Some vegetarians do eat things like range-free chickens, or range-free egss. You will need to read more on the subject.

Knowledge is power. Don't forget to tell mom thank you . Also, make sure you give thanks for your blessings.
This is isn't going to be easy. You just have to keep on, keep on trying to convince your parents that this is something that you SINCERELY believe is the right thing. I've been through this myself.



Good Luck.
it may not be easy to tell them.

you just start cooking for yourself. or ask them not to put chicken on your plate or something.

they'll get the hint eventually.



my family called me stupid when they found out.

they don't cook for me and they harass me constantly.

my dad even said i wouldn't last a year being a vegetarian, but guess what dad! i'll be a one year veg on the 28th! so freaking screw you!



:D

man that felt good.
Just mention that you're considering it. It doesn't matter if you stop immediately or transition, just don't make it seem like a definite thing at first. Helping prepare your own food is also a big plus. :)
hey, i am 13 and been a vegetarian since june 11th of this year. i just said i wanted to be a vegetarian and they were not happy with it. they did accept it though. thanksgiving will be tough for me, a lot of my family doesn't know that i am a vegetarian. i will just eat whatever doesn't have meat in it and it will be fine. hash brown casserole, lentils, potato salad, etc




You need to be straight forward with them. Tell them that you are really serious about it. Tell them good facts about why you would decide to make such a drastic lifestyle change. And make sure to let them know that this is something that you strongly believe in and that you are thoroughly informed about it.



Good luck!