what to do with annoying dads

[Guest guest]

So my parents call me up today...last week they had asked me what sort

of foods to stock up on for when I move in with them and I sent them an

email explaining what I *don't* eat and also some ideas for foods to

pick up. My dad calls and asks me today if I can eat fish. " I *can* eat

anything dad, I choose not to. " I answer. " But fish isn't meat " he

replies. " Neither is poultry but I don't eat that either. " He then asks

why not and I explain my reasons (as much as one can in one sentence)

to which he then replies, " well how about we buy a chicken, keep it in

the backyard and then kill it ourselves and then eat it? " and laughs,

thinking his joke is seriously funny. I kept silent.

 

How the heck do you reply to idiocy like this???? After a crack like

that I know he's just going to keep it up when I move in. Sigh.

 

-Katie

[Guest guest]

Maybe you can tell him that you eat a plant based diet. As far as I know animals

don't come with or from roots.

Then of course the other more aggressive approach that I would not recommend but

it would be to tell him you don't eat dead rotting flesh. Which by the way is my

daughters (11) method of defense when she is at school.

Good Luck and safe travels!

Robin

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budgiegirl2003

Sunday, July 24, 2005 11:04 AM

what to do with annoying dads

 

 

So my parents call me up today...last week they had asked me what sort

of foods to stock up on for when I move in with them and I sent them an

email explaining what I *don't* eat and also some ideas for foods to

pick up. My dad calls and asks me today if I can eat fish. " I *can* eat

anything dad, I choose not to. " I answer. " But fish isn't meat " he

replies. " Neither is poultry but I don't eat that either. " He then asks

why not and I explain my reasons (as much as one can in one sentence)

to which he then replies, " well how about we buy a chicken, keep it in

the backyard and then kill it ourselves and then eat it? " and laughs,

thinking his joke is seriously funny. I kept silent.

 

How the heck do you reply to idiocy like this???? After a crack like

that I know he's just going to keep it up when I move in. Sigh.

 

-Katie

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Well the answer that came into my head first was the fact that fish are

still animals and I don't like the way animals are treated, etc, etc. I

could've added every other reason from health to more specific animal

rights reasons, to environmental, etc but since it was a long distance

call I didnt have time for more than one sentence.

 

I remember your daughters response in a message you posted, I thought

that was great! And I might actually use that one in person if my dad

encoutners me again. Or show him some " lovely " pictures or videos I

have available.

 

I understand and expect people questioning me about what I eat and

choose not to eat, it was just the " joke " that he seriously thought was

really funny that has me riled up right now. I stayed silent because I

didn't want to say something I'd regret later but I just couldn't

believe he would be such a jerk. I thought that if I was respectful and

kept things to a minimum then I would be respected with the same, but

now I feel like I'm being disrespected and that I should be allowed to

go off on him about what I think of the " food " he's eating and bombard

him with disgusting facts, words and pictures. Grrr.

 

-Katie

 

, " Whittington5 "

<critters> wrote:

> Maybe you can tell him that you eat a plant based diet. As far as I

know animals don't come with or from roots.

> Then of course the other more aggressive approach that I would not

recommend but it would be to tell him you don't eat dead rotting flesh.

Which by the way is my daughters (11) method of defense when she is at

school.

> Good Luck and safe travels!

> Robin

[Guest guest]

ah Katie don't sweat it,

let him wisecrack, that's ok. It's better then him not paying a dime of

attention to your life. Maybe find a soft spot that he has and come back with

that, or say, " not funny dad. "

I dunno, but as long as he doesn't try to force you to et meat you can put up

with his terrible jokes.

Blessings,

Chanda

-

budgiegirl2003

Sunday, July 24, 2005 11:04 AM

what to do with annoying dads

 

 

So my parents call me up today...last week they had asked me what sort

of foods to stock up on for when I move in with them and I sent them an

email explaining what I *don't* eat and also some ideas for foods to

pick up. My dad calls and asks me today if I can eat fish. " I *can* eat

anything dad, I choose not to. " I answer. " But fish isn't meat " he

replies. " Neither is poultry but I don't eat that either. " He then asks

why not and I explain my reasons (as much as one can in one sentence)

to which he then replies, " well how about we buy a chicken, keep it in

the backyard and then kill it ourselves and then eat it? " and laughs,

thinking his joke is seriously funny. I kept silent.

 

How the heck do you reply to idiocy like this???? After a crack like

that I know he's just going to keep it up when I move in. Sigh.

 

-Katie

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Oh my brother-in-law was like that for years and thought it was funny. He will

be so happy you are home and when he samples some of your delicious dishes you

serve up I think he will lay off. Especially when he's the only entertaining

himself and laughing at his jokes. Just cnahge the subject..............Donna

 

budgiegirl2003 <budgiegirl2003 wrote:So my parents call me up

today...last week they had asked me what sort

of foods to stock up on for when I move in with them and I sent them an

email explaining what I *don't* eat and also some ideas for foods to

pick up. My dad calls and asks me today if I can eat fish. " I *can* eat

anything dad, I choose not to. " I answer. " But fish isn't meat " he

replies. " Neither is poultry but I don't eat that either. " He then asks

why not and I explain my reasons (as much as one can in one sentence)

to which he then replies, " well how about we buy a chicken, keep it in

the backyard and then kill it ourselves and then eat it? " and laughs,

thinking his joke is seriously funny. I kept silent.

 

How the heck do you reply to idiocy like this???? After a crack like

that I know he's just going to keep it up when I move in. Sigh.

 

-Katie

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I realize you want to be respectful of your parents and others that's why I

offered the I eat PLANT based foods.

Pointing out that animals do not have or come with roots. This is the method my

daughter uses for a more gentle approach. It's only when she has been made fun

of or harassed terribly that she uses the other explanation.

She tried to be respectful of others who do not understand or have no

understanding but she just got to where some pushed her too far and I can't

blame her really.

This has been especially true for her Grandmother on my husbands side.

She just doesn't get it and tries to force her meat dishes on her.

She did tone it down a little and just tell her she doesn't eat dead animals.

Then of course she was asked if she would eat fish?

Some people just don't get it and try to conquer children. It aint going to

happen with my daughter.

Best of luck!

Robin

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

yeah I've been putting up with his " jokes " (be they against beliefs,

poltics, religion, race, whatnot) for the past 24 years. I cracked when

I was 18. I was hoping he'd " grown up " since then.

 

-Katie

 

, " PuterWitch "

<puterwitch@c...> wrote:

> ah Katie don't sweat it,

> let him wisecrack, that's ok. It's better then him not paying a dime

of attention to your life. Maybe find a soft spot that he has and come

back with that, or say, " not funny dad. "

> I dunno, but as long as he doesn't try to force you to et meat you

can put up with his terrible jokes.

> Blessings,

> Chanda

[Guest guest]

I'm currently on the prowl for websites aimed towards parents of

vegetarians for info that I can point out in the future. I've found

lots of info on parents worried about nutrition but I doubt my dad

cares at all about that (looking at the foods and supplents he eats).

Does anyone know any websites that might help me out? I don't care if

they are from adults, teens or kids. Thanks for the help guys, it's

good to have a place to go to with people who DO understand.

 

Hugs all around.

 

-Katie

[Guest guest]

When I go visit my parents, which I am doing in a week, I get asked every time,

" just what is it you eat? " . Dad and I go to the store and I load up the

shopping cart with what I do eat. I try not to preach to my parents about my

beliefs. They are 81 years old and I'm not going to change them nor their

eating habits. I can't get my mom to stop smoking which would make me even

happier than if they became vegetarian. One of their friends has become a

vegetarian and we do have nice chats when I visit and we talk about how hard it

is to find decent food in the town where they live, as there is no health food

store.

 

Linda

 

Shine Until Tomorrow. Let It Be. Paul McCartney

Give Peace A Chance John Lennon

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PuterWitch<puterwitch

To:

< >

Sunday, July 24, 2005 9:27 AM

Re: what to do with annoying dads

 

 

ah Katie don't sweat it,

let him wisecrack, that's ok. It's better then him not paying a dime of

attention to your life. Maybe find a soft spot that he has and come back with

that, or say, " not funny dad. "

I dunno, but as long as he doesn't try to force you to et meat you can put up

with his terrible jokes.

Blessings,

Chanda

-

budgiegirl2003

Sunday, July 24, 2005 11:04 AM

what to do with annoying dads

 

 

So my parents call me up today...last week they had asked me what sort

of foods to stock up on for when I move in with them and I sent them an

email explaining what I *don't* eat and also some ideas for foods to

pick up. My dad calls and asks me today if I can eat fish. " I *can* eat

anything dad, I choose not to. " I answer. " But fish isn't meat " he

replies. " Neither is poultry but I don't eat that either. " He then asks

why not and I explain my reasons (as much as one can in one sentence)

to which he then replies, " well how about we buy a chicken, keep it in

the backyard and then kill it ourselves and then eat it? " and laughs,

thinking his joke is seriously funny. I kept silent.

 

How the heck do you reply to idiocy like this???? After a crack like

that I know he's just going to keep it up when I move in. Sigh.

 

-Katie

 

 

[Guest guest]

thanks for the sites. reading that other people have similar

experiences with their families helps. calmer now after having gone out

to see a movie but hoping that things go better in person than they do

over the phone. Too bad my dad is immature to act that way to begin

with but oh well.

 

I wrote my parents in the emails examples of foods and even brands that

I have found throughout this group and other webpages to show them that

I still eat " normal " food and don't eat unhealthy. I know some stuff

they don't know anything about-I doubt they've ever even heard of soy.

What's hard though is giving them foods I like because I have yet to

try US food again, so I cant really give them my opinion on things

until I try them. I just hope they are understanding. I'm sure my mom

will be but I don't think my dad will be. I don't plan on " converting "

them but I would like it if they would have interest in the foods I

eat, especially since I'm such an experimental cook-always trying new

foods and recipes. Anyway, off to bed.

 

-Katie

 

, " PuterWitch "

<puterwitch@c...> wrote:

> here are a couple, one is a forum, the other is a site.

> Blessings,

> Chanda

>

> http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/advice/vegan-stress-parents-visit.shtml

>

> http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/archive/index.php/t-92979.html

[Guest guest]

glad yougot something from them )

Don't worry about dad, let him think as he wants to, and don't put so much stock

into German versus American, food is food, and you will be just fine. you know

what is good for you. )

Blessings,

Chanda

-

budgiegirl2003

Sunday, July 24, 2005 4:09 PM

Re: what to do with annoying dads

 

 

thanks for the sites. reading that other people have similar

experiences with their families helps. calmer now after having gone out

to see a movie but hoping that things go better in person than they do

over the phone. Too bad my dad is immature to act that way to begin

with but oh well.

 

I wrote my parents in the emails examples of foods and even brands that

I have found throughout this group and other webpages to show them that

I still eat " normal " food and don't eat unhealthy. I know some stuff

they don't know anything about-I doubt they've ever even heard of soy.

What's hard though is giving them foods I like because I have yet to

try US food again, so I cant really give them my opinion on things

until I try them. I just hope they are understanding. I'm sure my mom

will be but I don't think my dad will be. I don't plan on " converting "

them but I would like it if they would have interest in the foods I

eat, especially since I'm such an experimental cook-always trying new

foods and recipes. Anyway, off to bed.

 

-Katie

 

, " PuterWitch "

<puterwitch@c...> wrote:

> here are a couple, one is a forum, the other is a site.

> Blessings,

> Chanda

>

> http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/advice/vegan-stress-parents-visit.shtml

>

> http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/archive/index.php/t-92979.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

actually there's a huge difference. Everytime I've eaten american

food here I've gotten sick. Not to mention the fact that here most

everything is non-gmo, organic and has minimal ingredients...which

is the complete opposite in the US. Let's see, foods that have made

me sick that were either brought here from the US or sent to me in

mail packages: slim fast bars, fig newtons, donuts, quaker oatmeal.

Pretty standard stuff. But at least now I know what NOT to buy. Hey

it's a start.

 

-Katie

 

, " PuterWitch "

<puterwitch@c...> wrote:

> glad yougot something from them )

> Don't worry about dad, let him think as he wants to, and don't put

so much stock into German versus American, food is food, and you

will be just fine. you know what is good for you. )

> Blessings,

> Chanda

[Guest guest]

Hey Katie...

Maybe you should tell him just that... how disappointed you are that

your own father could treat you with such disrespect...

 

just a thought...

you wrote it nicely here...

Good luck... that is one 'battle' that we have probably all been

through...

Peace!~

jenni

 

On Sunday, July 24, 2005, at 11:26 AM, budgiegirl2003 wrote:

 

> I just couldn't

> believe he would be such a jerk. I thought that if I was respectful and

> kept things to a minimum then I would be respected with the same, but

> now I feel like I'm being disrespected and that I should be allowed to

> go off on him about what I think of the " food " he's eating and bombard

> him with disgusting facts, words and pictures. Grrr.

>

> -Katie

 

 

[Guest guest]

thanks, im glad i sound rational but my dad lacks logic. I've

actually had this discussion (over various topics) with him before.

It just doesnt get through his skull. After I told him what I wanted

to study for grad school and where I was planning to apply and he

didn't have anything negative to say (for once) I thanked him for

his support, and instead of understanding that I meant moral

support, he then responded with an email about monetary support.

Sigh. I just sort of give up on him but he still gets to me

sometimes with how childish he is.

 

-Katie

 

, Jenni Billings

<jenni@b...> wrote:

> Hey Katie...

> Maybe you should tell him just that... how disappointed you are

that

> your own father could treat you with such disrespect...

>

> just a thought...

> you wrote it nicely here...

> Good luck... that is one 'battle' that we have probably all been

> through...

> Peace!~

> jenni

>

> On Sunday, July 24, 2005, at 11:26 AM, budgiegirl2003 wrote:

>

> > I just couldn't

> > believe he would be such a jerk. I thought that if I was

respectful and

> > kept things to a minimum then I would be respected with the

same, but

> > now I feel like I'm being disrespected and that I should be

allowed to

> > go off on him about what I think of the " food " he's eating and

bombard

> > him with disgusting facts, words and pictures. Grrr.

> >

> > -Katie

>

>

[Guest guest]

that is a hard one! =)

How is your mom with it??? I don't just mean your dietary choice.. how

is your mom with ..well, with 'getting' you?

 

=)

jenni

 

On Monday, July 25, 2005, at 07:58 AM, budgiegirl2003 wrote:

 

> thanks, im glad i sound rational but my dad lacks logic. I've

> actually had this discussion (over various topics) with him before.

> It just doesnt get through his skull. After I told him what I wanted

> to study for grad school and where I was planning to apply and he

> didn't have anything negative to say (for once) I thanked him for

> his support, and instead of understanding that I meant moral

> support, he then responded with an email about monetary support.

> Sigh. I just sort of give up on him but he still gets to me

> sometimes with how childish he is.

>

> -Katie

 

 

[Guest guest]

He loves you, just have patience and just maybe you'll whip up a few delish

veggie dishes and he might ask for more of your new culinary skills. Are you

going to try serving him so tofu soon???? Donna

 

 

 

 

 

 

budgiegirl2003 <budgiegirl2003 wrote:

thanks, im glad i sound rational but my dad lacks logic. I've

actually had this discussion (over various topics) with him before.

It just doesnt get through his skull. After I told him what I wanted

to study for grad school and where I was planning to apply and he

didn't have anything negative to say (for once) I thanked him for

his support, and instead of understanding that I meant moral

support, he then responded with an email about monetary support.

Sigh. I just sort of give up on him but he still gets to me

sometimes with how childish he is.

 

-Katie

 

, Jenni Billings

<jenni@b...> wrote:

> Hey Katie...

> Maybe you should tell him just that... how disappointed you are

that

> your own father could treat you with such disrespect...

>

> just a thought...

> you wrote it nicely here...

> Good luck... that is one 'battle' that we have probably all been

> through...

> Peace!~

> jenni

>

> On Sunday, July 24, 2005, at 11:26 AM, budgiegirl2003 wrote:

>

> > I just couldn't

> > believe he would be such a jerk. I thought that if I was

respectful and

> > kept things to a minimum then I would be respected with the

same, but

> > now I feel like I'm being disrespected and that I should be

allowed to

> > go off on him about what I think of the " food " he's eating and

bombard

> > him with disgusting facts, words and pictures. Grrr.

> >

> > -Katie

>

>

[Guest guest]

Can you " fic " their attitudes or treatment of you?. They're still trying to

" fix " you!

 

My parents (I've been at this since my early teens) gave up thinking I'd eat

meat ages ago. Understanding me was never a concern or interest of theirs. I

didn't tell them to share in my value system. Yet I knew I was the brunt of

their self-important disapproval... or mocking between themselves or their

friends... That's life, being different from their routine comfort levels.

 

Ok...

 

......They don't judge or talk about me me anyomre; they're dead now.

=====

 

 

<budgiegirl2003>

I'm glad I sound rational but my dad lacks logic. I've actually had this

discussion (over various topics) with him before...

[Guest guest]

heh i don't think she " gets " me or understands me with some things I

do but she at least respects me and show interest in things. Which

is really all I ask for from anyone...people can agree or disagree

with me, understand me or not, as long as we respect each others

opinions are are willing to sit down and talk and listen to each

other.

 

-Katie

 

, Jenni Billings

<jenni@b...> wrote:

> that is a hard one! =)

> How is your mom with it??? I don't just mean your dietary choice..

how

> is your mom with ..well, with 'getting' you?

>

> =)

> jenni

>

> On Monday, July 25, 2005, at 07:58 AM, budgiegirl2003 wrote:

>

> > thanks, im glad i sound rational but my dad lacks logic. I've

> > actually had this discussion (over various topics) with him

before.

> > It just doesnt get through his skull. After I told him what I

wanted

> > to study for grad school and where I was planning to apply and he

> > didn't have anything negative to say (for once) I thanked him for

> > his support, and instead of understanding that I meant moral

> > support, he then responded with an email about monetary support.

> > Sigh. I just sort of give up on him but he still gets to me

> > sometimes with how childish he is.

> >

> > -Katie

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well Im not moving in until the end of August. And im my email that I

wrote my parents I explained that I want to eat dinners with them but

that if theirs is a meat/poultry/fish/etc dish then to just make sure

mine is made in a small container separate from theirs and also that I

would love to cook meals for everybody too. I don't want to make them

eat anything they dont want to eat, that wouldn't do any good, but I do

want to talk with them about dishes or foods theyd want to try or even

dishes that they enjoy now that I could make veggie, to show that my

food tastes good (or better). So it's pretty much up to them. I'm

kind of thinking of starting out with a lentil-chili soup at one of our

meals...it was a huge dish at a restaurant I used to go to that

everyone got and eat-veggie or not, and everyone loved it. So I think

it would be hard to go wrong with that.

 

-Katie

 

, GeminiDragon

<thelilacflower> wrote:

> He loves you, just have patience and just maybe you'll whip up a few

delish veggie dishes and he might ask for more of your new culinary

skills. Are you going to try serving him so tofu soon???? Donna

[Guest guest]

This is your dad's way of dealing with the fact that his " little girl "

is growing up and making her own decisions which are way different

than how he raised her. Many people use humor or put downs to protect

themselves. Believe me, I'm constantly dealing with my sister putting

me down or trying to force me to eat her food saying " it's not even

real meat. " I just ignore her comments now.

 

You could try to tell him that his jokes and comments are hurtful and

you just ask him to accept who you are. But, it may take him time and

perhaps after a week, month or whenever he will mellow out.

 

Try not to stress about it too much. Many times it's worse in our

minds than what actually happens. And remember, he was asking you

about what foods you wanted, so that is a positive step.

 

Denise

 

, " budgiegirl2003 "

<budgiegirl2003> wrote:

>

> How the heck do you reply to idiocy like this???? After a crack like

> that I know he's just going to keep it up when I move in. Sigh.

>

> -Katie

[Guest guest]

, " budgiegirl2003 "

<budgiegirl2003> wrote:

> And im my email that I

> wrote my parents I explained that I want to eat dinners with them but

> that if theirs is a meat/poultry/fish/etc dish then to just make sure

> mine is made in a small container separate from theirs

 

Katie, just a small suggestion. I wouldn't ask them to cook you a

seperate dish. Instead, ask them to make the side dishes meat free and

you will take care of your own entree. Since you know how to cook,

that won't be a problem and you're not putting them out. Plus, you'll

be in the kitchen with your mom/dad (whoever is cooking) and food

really brings people together, as you've had that wonderful

experience. At least cook your own entree for the first couple of

weeks until they get a hang of " what you eat. "

 

Denise

[Guest guest]

Actually it was my mom that was asking about foods (hence the

showing interest) and my dad that was cracking the " joke. " I don't

think my dad will ever mellow out because if so it would've happened

years ago. I think in the future I'm just going to stick to a " that

was disrespecful dad " response after cracks like that because maybe

he's so daft that he doesn't even realize it.

 

And if it's " not even real meat " what is it?

 

-Katie

 

, " organic_homestead "

<organic_homestead> wrote:

> This is your dad's way of dealing with the fact that his " little

girl "

> is growing up and making her own decisions which are way different

> than how he raised her. Many people use humor or put downs to

protect

> themselves. Believe me, I'm constantly dealing with my sister

putting

> me down or trying to force me to eat her food saying " it's not even

> real meat. " I just ignore her comments now.

>

> You could try to tell him that his jokes and comments are hurtful

and

> you just ask him to accept who you are. But, it may take him time

and

> perhaps after a week, month or whenever he will mellow out.

>

> Try not to stress about it too much. Many times it's worse in our

> minds than what actually happens. And remember, he was asking you

> about what foods you wanted, so that is a positive step.

>

> Denise

>

> , " budgiegirl2003 "

> <budgiegirl2003> wrote:

> >

> > How the heck do you reply to idiocy like this???? After a crack

like

> > that I know he's just going to keep it up when I move in. Sigh.

> >

> > -Katie

[Guest guest]

Well what I was going for was the fact that I want to " share " meals

with my family, more than just eating side dishes or them eating one

thing and me eating another. I know a lot of meals my mom cooks could

be easily vegetarianized by just taking out the meat or replacing in

tofu so I figured that would be the easiest thing. I was thinking for

instance if my mom made lasagna, then I could have a separate mini

casserole dish or something, but we'd be sharing the same menu rather

than them eating lasagna and me eating a mexican or thai dish or

something.

 

Believe me I'll be cooking a LOT on my own. I'm used to cooking around

the clock for myself, but I'm also going to be trying to find a

compromise of cooking everything on my own while they cook everything

on their own and having everything be separate versus being able to

share cooking and share (if not the same then similar) meals.

 

I'll definitely take up your idea about cooking the first few weeks on

my own though. That sounds like it would work out well.

 

-Katie

 

> Katie, just a small suggestion. I wouldn't ask them to cook you a

> seperate dish. Instead, ask them to make the side dishes meat free and

> you will take care of your own entree. Since you know how to cook,

> that won't be a problem and you're not putting them out. Plus, you'll

> be in the kitchen with your mom/dad (whoever is cooking) and food

> really brings people together, as you've had that wonderful

> experience. At least cook your own entree for the first couple of

> weeks until they get a hang of " what you eat. "

>

> Denise

[Guest guest]

Right By standard I meant standard-fare in your average Krogers,

Giant Eagle, non organic store. I'm moving back first to a town near

Columbus Ohio...there's a Trader Joes and a Wild Oats and the

Krogers has a decent organic section. I've lived there for years so

eating there and readjusting there won't be too much of a problem.

(whew). But I'm moving to a small town in Virginia which my mom has

said the local standard grocery store has a 'small organic section'

and the closest actual organic store is half an hour away. Mind you

that's not going to stop me at all! Plus there's a vegetarian

society group to join so I'm hoping I can do that when I first move

there and they can help me out as to what's in the area. I know

there's a vegan bakery in the area (30 minutes). I've never been to

a 100% vegan bakery so I'm looking forward to that! And if it turns

out theres nothing else within 30 minutes then you bet I'm going to

be taking some action to GET some things. LOL.

 

-Katie

 

, " PuterWitch "

<puterwitch@c...> wrote:

> nah that's not standard, it's all processed.

> Where I am I can buy organic. Where are you going to be living,

what state and city?

> Blessings,

> Chanda

[Guest guest]

Sorry your Pop is being a cavedude, Katie. The only thing I can suggest is

not to make a big deal of your diet around him. The more you bring it up,

the more your Dad will pounce. So, just act normal and have confidence with

your lifestyle choice - it's apart of you so that is that. If your Dad

starts saying something stupid or whips out one of his award winning jokes,

then either ignore it or play along with it until he realizes that he's not

getting the desired reaction or affect.

 

If that doesn't work b.s. him and make it a health thing. You ever notice

that people don't understand a persons vegetarian lifestyle if it's for

personal or animal reasons. However if it's a health thing, then people tend

to be more accepting about it.

 

So, perhaps the doctor has diagnosed you with being allergic to meat, having

high cholesterol (even as young as you are) or being " meat-ose " intolerant.

 

S.

 

On 7/24/05, budgiegirl2003 wrote:

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> So my parents call me up today...last week they had asked me what sort

> of foods to stock up on for when I move in with them and I sent them an

> email explaining what I *don't* eat and also some ideas for foods to

> pick up. My dad calls and asks me today if I can eat fish. " I *can* eat

> anything dad, I choose not to. " I answer. " But fish isn't meat " he

> replies. " Neither is poultry but I don't eat that either. " He then asks

> why not and I explain my reasons (as much as one can in one sentence)

> to which he then replies, " well how about we buy a chicken, keep it in

> the backyard and then kill it ourselves and then eat it? " and laughs,

> thinking his joke is seriously funny. I kept silent.

>

> How the heck do you reply to idiocy like this???? After a crack like

> that I know he's just going to keep it up when I move in. Sigh.

>

> -Katie

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