Huh, interesting. I've gotten mild curiosity from people when they find out I've never eaten meat but that's the extent of it. No one has thought it was weird we won't feed our kids meat. I'm going to assume it's regional.
I think it's totally regional. People used to tell me all the time that I need meat in my diet or else I'd end up sick. I also live in the land of BBQ and steaks so there's that.
It's funny. When I used to go to Utah and Colorado a bunch I would find entire sections of the menus dedicated to vegetarian and even vegan meals. You just don't get that in Texas unless you live in Austin.
I live in Wisconsin, and usually I can find like one or two things vegetarian on the menu at most restaurants, but sometimes I have to get creative. I've definitely ordered a "ham and cheese sandwich, no ham" before.
I think it's totally regional. People used to tell me all the time that I need meat in my diet or else I'd end up sick. I also live in the land of BBQ and steaks so there's that.
It's funny. When I used to go to Utah and Colorado a bunch I would find entire sections of the menus dedicated to vegetarian and even vegan meals. You just don't get that in Texas unless you live in Austin.
It is true. It was a little different when I lived in NC but even then I was in an urban area so it wasn't bad. And CA and DC are super veggie friendly. But I do remember going to Texas when I was a kid and being so much more limited.
I like to substitute black beans for meat at Taco Bell and the looks on these people's faces are priceless. "You don't want any meat? I need to ask my manager if we can do that."
Beans are cheaper than chicken and steak you morons. I think your manager will be okay with it. Just charge me for the chicken.
I think it's totally regional. People used to tell me all the time that I need meat in my diet or else I'd end up sick. I also live in the land of BBQ and steaks so there's that.
It's funny. When I used to go to Utah and Colorado a bunch I would find entire sections of the menus dedicated to vegetarian and even vegan meals. You just don't get that in Texas unless you live in Austin.
I live in Wisconsin, and usually I can find like one or two things vegetarian on the menu at most restaurants, but sometimes I have to get creative. I've definitely ordered a "ham and cheese sandwich, no ham" before.
It is true. It was a little different when I lived in NC but even then I was in an urban area so it wasn't bad. And CA and DC are super veggie friendly. But I do remember going to Texas when I was a kid and being so much more limited.
I like to substitute black beans for meat at Taco Bell and the looks on these people's faces are priceless. "You don't want any meat? I need to ask my manager if we can do that."
Beans are cheaper than chicken and steak you morons. I think your manager will be okay with it. Just charge me for the chicken.
People are dumb.
Vaguely related: my brother used to only eat from Taco Bell bean and cheese burritos with no beans when he was a kid. My mom said she hated it so much because of the looks the cashiers gave her. "You want a bean burrito, no beans???"
I live in Wisconsin, and usually I can find like one or two things vegetarian on the menu at most restaurants, but sometimes I have to get creative. I've definitely ordered a "ham and cheese sandwich, no ham" before.
My friend is a vegetarian but feeds her daughter meat.
My brother and his gf do the same. She is a vegetarian but makes her kids eat meat until they can make their own decisions about it.
Huh. I feel the opposite. I'll feed my kids things DH and I eat, and then if they choose to eat differently when they're older, fine. It's not necessary to eat meat to be healthy.
My brother and his gf do the same. She is a vegetarian but makes her kids eat meat until they can make their own decisions about it.
Huh. I feel the opposite. I'll feed my kids things DH and I eat, and then if they choose to eat differently when they're older, fine. It's not necessary to eat meat to be healthy.
Yeah, pretty much my thought. With the added that I wouldn't even know how to feed my kid meat and DH basically doesn't cook so I wouldn't even know how to do that.
Huh. I feel the opposite. I'll feed my kids things DH and I eat, and then if they choose to eat differently when they're older, fine. It's not necessary to eat meat to be healthy.
She wants them to have a wide variety of food. She doesn't do it for the nutritional aspect. She knows the kids can get their protein and other nutrients from other foods. She thinks it is a good idea for kids to try new foods and make their own decisions on them. My 4 yr old nephew loves Havarti cheese, but doesn't like Ham. She doesn't want to force her decisions on her kids. She will cook them meat, but she won't eat it.
I think people should do what they want and feed their kids what they want. As long as you're not starving your kids IDGAF. But I will say I don't think my parents "forced" their decisions on me.
Do you think this is actually an UO? It's a genuine question but that could be because I'm both from and live in areas where vegetarianism is super common. I also was raised not eating meat (though I did and still do eat fish) and never have. I like what I eat but I DGAF if anyone else eats meat. DH stopped eating meat a couple years ago so it's just natural we'll feed our kids what we eat, just like my parents did. They can eat meat later if they want. Do people actually think you would feed your kid something you don't eat?
Maybe it does depend on where you live, but I feel like it's pretty unpopular here. People who know I'm a vegetarian ask me if my child will be too, and I get a lot of questioning and weird looks. I just tell them it's between my family and my doctor, and as long as we're healthy, it will be fine.
Sometimes it seems like I could eat an entire cake in one sitting and nobody would say anything (as they shouldn't!) , but as soon as I break out the black bean burger or a meal without meat in it, people suddenly become experts on nutrition and what I should/shouldn't be eating while pregnant. Maybe I just work with super nosy people though!
Last week a friend told me that her sister is a vegetarian and that her nephew is one too because he eats basically what his mom eats at home. My friend said when her nephew comes to her house she'll let him have meat or foods with meat in them if he wants them and she doesn't tell her sister (I'm assuming because the sister would be mad). I wasn't really sure what to say about this. Obviously I think it's not right to lie or withold information about the child from his mother. I'm just curious about how you will handle a situation like this? If your child is attending a birthday party or something, do you tell the parents your child is a vegetarian? Do you let him tell them (if he wants to)?
Maybe it does depend on where you live, but I feel like it's pretty unpopular here. People who know I'm a vegetarian ask me if my child will be too, and I get a lot of questioning and weird looks. I just tell them it's between my family and my doctor, and as long as we're healthy, it will be fine.
Sometimes it seems like I could eat an entire cake in one sitting and nobody would say anything (as they shouldn't!) , but as soon as I break out the black bean burger or a meal without meat in it, people suddenly become experts on nutrition and what I should/shouldn't be eating while pregnant. Maybe I just work with super nosy people though!
Last week a friend told me that her sister is a vegetarian and that her nephew is one too because he eats basically what his mom eats at home. My friend said when her nephew comes to her house she'll let him have meat or foods with meat in them if he wants them and she doesn't tell her sister (I'm assuming because the sister would be mad). I wasn't really sure what to say about this. Obviously I think it's not right to lie or withold information about the child from his mother. I'm just curious about how you will handle a situation like this? If your child is attending a birthday party or something, do you tell the parents your child is a vegetarian? Do you let him tell them (if he wants to)?
Personally, I would tell them. But honestly I ate a lot of pepperoni pizza as a kid with the pepperoni picked off. It really was never a big deal. And I would assume when she was little I'd be at parties with her. By the time she'd be old enough to go by herself she would be old enough to tell them herself or decide that she'd just eat meat, either would be fine with me.
I would be pissed about someone knowingly giving my kid meat before they were old enough to make that decision themself. Like if someone gave my kid soda or anything else I didn't want them to eat.
Maybe it does depend on where you live, but I feel like it's pretty unpopular here. People who know I'm a vegetarian ask me if my child will be too, and I get a lot of questioning and weird looks. I just tell them it's between my family and my doctor, and as long as we're healthy, it will be fine.
Sometimes it seems like I could eat an entire cake in one sitting and nobody would say anything (as they shouldn't!) , but as soon as I break out the black bean burger or a meal without meat in it, people suddenly become experts on nutrition and what I should/shouldn't be eating while pregnant. Maybe I just work with super nosy people though!
Last week a friend told me that her sister is a vegetarian and that her nephew is one too because he eats basically what his mom eats at home. My friend said when her nephew comes to her house she'll let him have meat or foods with meat in them if he wants them and she doesn't tell her sister (I'm assuming because the sister would be mad). I wasn't really sure what to say about this. Obviously I think it's not right to lie or withold information about the child from his mother. I'm just curious about how you will handle a situation like this? If your child is attending a birthday party or something, do you tell the parents your child is a vegetarian? Do you let him tell them (if he wants to)?
Totally depends on my child - hopefully we'll have conversations about this kind of thing before the friend's house or birthday party or whatever, and I'll see where his thoughts are. If he wants to eat what they're eating, I don't have a problem with that. If he doesn't want to eat meat, then I would let the parents/hosts know ahead of time. Maybe he will tell them too. Either way, I'll let him decide how he wants to handle it and support his decision.
Another thing I have to consider is that if you grow up not eating meat (or go a long period of time, say years, without eating meat), then there's a good chance that the meat will upset your stomach.
I would, however, be upset with anyone who feeds this to my child and doesn't tell me on purpose. I would feel that way about any parenting decision that's made without my input. That's like saying a big "Fuck you" to my parenting decisions and implies that you know better than I do what's best for my child.
Last week a friend told me that her sister is a vegetarian and that her nephew is one too because he eats basically what his mom eats at home. My friend said when her nephew comes to her house she'll let him have meat or foods with meat in them if he wants them and she doesn't tell her sister (I'm assuming because the sister would be mad). I wasn't really sure what to say about this. Obviously I think it's not right to lie or withold information about the child from his mother. I'm just curious about how you will handle a situation like this? If your child is attending a birthday party or something, do you tell the parents your child is a vegetarian? Do you let him tell them (if he wants to)?
Personally, I would tell them. But honestly I ate a lot of pepperoni pizza as a kid with the pepperoni picked off. It really was never a big deal. And I would assume when she was little I'd be at parties with her. By the time she'd be old enough to go by herself she would be old enough to tell them herself or decide that she'd just eat meat, either would be fine with me.
I would be pissed about someone knowingly giving my kid meat before they were old enough to make that decision themself. Like if someone gave my kid soda or anything else I didn't want them to eat.
I don't read the speed board cause I don't like to sift through so many pages...I looked last night though and there was good stuff that could have (not should have) been on the randoms board. Don't hate me. Maybe I'll come around one day.
It is a randoms post. And it isn't mandatory for anyone to read or post.
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