My dad insults my being a vegetarian?

A lot of youngsters don't like eating meat. So it's not all that unusual. And usually the DO end up liking meat in the long run. That doesn't mean that you will. It's just the norm. Actually, Our human diet SHOULD consist of animal meat and fat. Tat doesn't mean to the extremes though. It is very good that you eat the foods of color, like the greens and other vegies and fruits. Do your very best to eat a well balanced diet. Don't forget to quit drinking soda pop and most other sugary drinks and drink plenty of water, especially in the summer hot days. BTW, it's not right that your dad tries to force you to eat meat or to keep badgering you about it. But he may feel like he spends a lot of hard earned money to put food on the table for the family and doesn't want to see food wasted. Try having reasonable conversations with him about how you feel. Having decent conversations about it goes a long way.

I wish you the best with this matter Linley.

the way this question sounds makes me think this is not the only thing he'd tease you for. I think you'd be really upset and resentful if you stopped being vegetarian for him and it will begin a grudge. I think it'll get old and he'll get bored of it. You do have the option of sitting him down and telling him the reasons why you are vegetarian, and in addition to that tell him about the benefits, like various studies etc and make it clear that it's your choice and you're not doing it because of him or whatever. That might make him think twice before teasing you and make him understand it a bit better. Hopefully.

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That this is even a problem leads me to think you still live with your parents, and they are probably still having to feed you. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'd say your parents probably get sick of having to cater to your special diet. Offer to buy and prepare your own food.

Your dad might actually be concerned for your safety, because vegetarian diets are not always the healthiest. He might be dealing with this concern by poking fun at you, kind of hoping you will change your mind. If you are well-educated about your dietary needs and how to meet them (which you should be if you are serious about a vegetarian diet), try sitting him down and explaining it to him. Tell him this is very important to you, and that while you know that he cares about you and is concerned, that you know you can still be healthy while doing this. And show him your diet plan.

Maybe you being a vegetarian is annoying because you always have to have special food all the time. Look, you're an omnivore for a reason, eat a little meat once in a while, you don't have to do it all the time. Honestly I don't understand this "never eat meat" policy about being a vegetarian.

Your father has a maturity problem. He doesn't respect vegetarianism and feels that you're don't respect him because you won't let him have his way in the matter. I would go so far as to say that it's outright frightening to him that he can't fully control you. He sounds like someone who would go nuts if you tried to talk to him about his problem. I imagine that he grew up under strict parents who gave him little leeway in his personal expression. Try to appreciate that he's messed up and continue on your path.

"Even Buddha ate meat." So, it's not the end of the world if U eat meat once in a while. Else, if meat makes U sick, then of course U can't eat. U may find your dad is annoying, yet don't take the situation negatively, but handle it in a positive way.

Sam, her dad knows exactly what he's doing. He's a grown man acting like he's 3.

Honey, your dad is an *** because he's insecure about his own decisions. I know it's hard, but ignore him. If your mom has any kind of backbone, she'll tell him to get over it and back you up. I took up being a vegetarian, well, more like pescitarian because there's no way I could give up ALL types of meat, eggs or cheese. I did it for my health. I have cow or chicken once in a while, but I try to keep my diet clean because I'm 43 now and heart disease runs in my family.

Your dad should respect your adult decision to eat better, not beat you up about it.

It seems he simply does not understand. He probably thinks you're just being fussy. If he still doesn't understand after you've explained it, tell him meat gives you digestive problems. A lot of people cannot digest meat so it's not that far-fetched. He'll then likely shift your vegetarianism into the category of 'necessary' instead of optional. A lot of people simply have trouble understanding why some people are vegetarian.

Look up the health benefits of being vegetarian. Gently tell him you feel (adjective: hurt, angry, frustrated, ect.) because of (action: his harassing you about being vegetarian). Apologize if you made his feel like you're being picky or difficult, but you really feel (adjective: better, healthier, happier) now that you've been eating vegetarian. If he tries to argue tell him statistics and facts about the health benefits.

I was a complete vegetarian for a few months and my parents couldn't take it anymore, so I became pseudo-vegetarian and ate meat only when I had to or it would be rude not to.

My dad does the same thing! But he's usually joking. Your dad might not even realize he's being mean about it so you should just talk to him. Sit him down and tell him that this is your decision and you would like it to be that way and none of his business what you do and don't eat.