Guest guest Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi, I am in the same kind of situation. Luckliy my husband eats whatever I make, but does also bring meat into the house to cook for himself. He has always thougth it was great that I am veg*n and thinks it's healthier not to eat meat,and always says he doesn't eat " much meat " however there are times he makes comments that our son ( age 2) may not be getting full enough with out meat! it's so frustrating! have you had to deal with this at all? ~Danielle , " pghgranola " <pghgranola wrote: > > Hello.... > > > I am a veg*n SAHM to a veg*n toddler, and wife to my omni hubby. > > It's nice to find a resource like this! I am sure I will have many > questions to post (especially as we encounter unique experiences with > our mixed diets) and I hope to be able to offer advice to others. > > Right now, DD seems to enjoy being veg*n. Which makes sense since > she's never been anything else! LOL She often talks about how she > eats veggie meat, but how " Dada eats animals! " > > Our librarians let us know when new vegetarian cookbooks will be > arriving on their shelves, so if we find a great family cookbook, > we'll let everyone know. > > > > > ~Stephy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 I am in the same situation as well. DH is omni while the children (5 1/2, 3/12, and soon to be born) are all vegetarian. Unfortunatley DH does bring me*t into the house and cooks it himself. He doesn't think he eats much me*t but to me he eats it too often. Nonetheless, we make due and so far so good. The boys are not interested at all in eating it however, I'm afraid that may change. The youngest will pretend sometimes that he is eating chi*ken. They both seem interested in what dad is eating. If he ever offers them any they say no way. That's a proud mommy moment! Once my eldest did put some tur*ey in his mouth and promptly spit it out. Paula , " mylameoww " <mylameoww wrote: > > Hi, I am in the same kind of situation. Luckliy my husband eats > whatever I make, but does also bring meat into the house to cook for > himself. He has always thougth it was great that I am veg*n and > thinks it's healthier not to eat meat,and always says he doesn't > eat " much meat " however there are times he makes comments that our > son ( age 2) may not be getting full enough with out meat! it's so > frustrating! have you had to deal with this at all? ~Danielle > > , " pghgranola " <pghgranola@> > wrote: > > > > Hello.... > > > > > > I am a veg*n SAHM to a veg*n toddler, and wife to my omni hubby. > > > > It's nice to find a resource like this! I am sure I will have many > > questions to post (especially as we encounter unique experiences > with > > our mixed diets) and I hope to be able to offer advice to > others. > > > > Right now, DD seems to enjoy being veg*n. Which makes sense since > > she's never been anything else! LOL She often talks about how she > > eats veggie meat, but how " Dada eats animals! " > > > > Our librarians let us know when new vegetarian cookbooks will be > > arriving on their shelves, so if we find a great family cookbook, > > we'll let everyone know. > > > > > > > > > > ~Stephy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 i've tried to encourage hubby to eat a more veg*n diet. but he's anti-beans and anti-tofu. so that leaves very little to work with. however, he's very supportive of a veg*n diet for our daughter. , " mylameoww " <mylameoww wrote: > > Hi, I am in the same kind of situation. Luckliy my husband eats > whatever I make, but does also bring meat into the house to cook for > himself. He has always thougth it was great that I am veg*n and > thinks it's healthier not to eat meat,and always says he doesn't > eat " much meat " however there are times he makes comments that our > son ( age 2) may not be getting full enough with out meat! it's so > frustrating! have you had to deal with this at all? ~Danielle > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 see, i am worried about how our daughter might be confused about our different diets, when she gets older. should she follow mom's diet or dad's diet? does it mean that daddy's diet isn't healthy? does it mean that daddy doesn't care about animals? i don't even know how to answer those questions... do you approach the veg*n diet with your children from a healthy standpoint or an animal rights standpoint? , " peej2e2 " <johnsontew wrote: > > I am in the same situation as well. DH is omni while the children (5 > 1/2, 3/12, and soon to be born) are all vegetarian. Unfortunatley DH > does bring me*t into the house and cooks it himself. He doesn't > think he eats much me*t but to me he eats it too often. Nonetheless, > we make due and so far so good. > > The boys are not interested at all in eating it however, I'm afraid > that may change. The youngest will pretend sometimes that he is > eating chi*ken. They both seem interested in what dad is eating. If > he ever offers them any they say no way. That's a proud mommy > moment! Once my eldest did put some tur*ey in his mouth and promptly > spit it out. > > Paula > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hi- From a health standpoint, anyway, this issue would be no different than a non-smoking parent teaching their children not to smoke in a house where the other parent smokes. I discuss all angles of vegetarianism with my children, personally (5 and 2.5- the ones who are old enough for conversation, anyway). Is it confusing? Not to me, and I don't think to my kids. Dad just eats meat occasionally, I'm not HIS mommy, and there's nothing I can really do about it. I'd prefer he didn't, but like I said, I'm not his mommy. (Then I go on to say, " But I AM your mommy...and while I have control over the majority of what you eat, here's what you're eating, and why... " ). I also think this can benefit them in some ways- they see how in a healthy marriage, each person still has their own identities and how it is exactly that he and I work that out; me, respecting his adulthood enough not to harass him or badger him into being a vegetarian. He, in turn, repects me enough not to question the veg thing or try to talk me out of it (luckily, we worked out the veg-ness of our kids BEFORE we started having them). To me, it's all about the continuous conversation, just like it will be with sex, drugs, insert issue here... jenni ________________________________ pghgranola <pghgranola Thursday, February 26, 2009 9:08:40 PM Re: Greetings from a " mixed-diet " family! see, i am worried about how our daughter might be confused about our different diets, when she gets older. should she follow mom's diet or dad's diet? does it mean that daddy's diet isn't healthy? does it mean that daddy doesn't care about animals? i don't even know how to answer those questions... do you approach the veg*n diet with your children from a healthy standpoint or an animal rights standpoint? @gro ups.com, " peej2e2 " <johnsontew@ ...> wrote: > > I am in the same situation as well. DH is omni while the children (5 > 1/2, 3/12, and soon to be born) are all vegetarian. Unfortunatley DH > does bring me*t into the house and cooks it himself. He doesn't > think he eats much me*t but to me he eats it too often. Nonetheless, > we make due and so far so good. > > The boys are not interested at all in eating it however, I'm afraid > that may change. The youngest will pretend sometimes that he is > eating chi*ken. They both seem interested in what dad is eating. If > he ever offers them any they say no way. That's a proud mommy > moment! Once my eldest did put some tur*ey in his mouth and promptly > spit it out. > > Paula > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Will your spouse eat lentils? What about a spicy stir-fry (veggies over brown rice)? Seitan? Just be sure that he is getting 9 servings of fruits & veggies and 5 servings of whole grains every day. Robin --- On Thu, 2/26/09, pghgranola <pghgranola wrote: pghgranola <pghgranola Re: Greetings from a " mixed-diet " family! Thursday, February 26, 2009, 9:04 PM i've tried to encourage hubby to eat a more veg*n diet. but he's anti-beans and anti-tofu. so that leaves very little to work with. however, he's very supportive of a veg*n diet for our daughter. @gro ups.com, " mylameoww " <mylameoww@. ..> wrote: > > Hi, I am in the same kind of situation. Luckliy my husband eats > whatever I make, but does also bring meat into the house to cook for > himself. He has always thougth it was great that I am veg*n and > thinks it's healthier not to eat meat,and always says he doesn't > eat " much meat " however there are times he makes comments that our > son ( age 2) may not be getting full enough with out meat! it's so > frustrating! have you had to deal with this at all? ~Danielle > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Our approach is environmental and health. Conversations about healthy eating, just like conversations about spirituality, where babies come from, etc., are part of life long learning with your children. Always be on the lookout for teachable moments: we take the bus instead of driving so there is more clean air for everyone; we eat rice instead of meat so there is more food for everyone. Be sure to keep your conversations at your child's level and fun. The effort is truly worth it, and will carry on throughout your children's lives. At a recent parents' meeting (I have an 8th grade daughter in a six (7-12) year high school program, I was stunned at how little the other parents were hearing from their kids about school about class selections, etc. I can't stress enough how important communication with your children is, and how it will benefit both of you now and always. Robin --- On Thu, 2/26/09, pghgranola <pghgranola wrote: pghgranola <pghgranola Re: Greetings from a " mixed-diet " family! Thursday, February 26, 2009, 9:08 PM see, i am worried about how our daughter might be confused about our different diets, when she gets older. should she follow mom's diet or dad's diet? does it mean that daddy's diet isn't healthy? does it mean that daddy doesn't care about animals? i don't even know how to answer those questions... do you approach the veg*n diet with your children from a healthy standpoint or an animal rights standpoint? @gro ups.com, " peej2e2 " <johnsontew@ ...> wrote: > > I am in the same situation as well. DH is omni while the children (5 > 1/2, 3/12, and soon to be born) are all vegetarian. Unfortunatley DH > does bring me*t into the house and cooks it himself. He doesn't > think he eats much me*t but to me he eats it too often. Nonetheless, > we make due and so far so good. > > The boys are not interested at all in eating it however, I'm afraid > that may change. The youngest will pretend sometimes that he is > eating chi*ken. They both seem interested in what dad is eating. If > he ever offers them any they say no way. That's a proud mommy > moment! Once my eldest did put some tur*ey in his mouth and promptly > spit it out. > > Paula > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 My children were both raised as vegetarian, while my husband was definitely an omni. In my situation, my children are now 6 and 3. They have just attempted to help their father eat more vegetables. They understand our reasons for not eating animal products --first for health-we have lots of heart and other health problems running in our family. Second for animal rights. My husband was somewhat resistant to raising vegetarian kids at first. The hardest was when he sadly told me he felt that the children would miss out on part of their culture by not eating meat during the holidays. But I stuck to my guns and provided many reasons why. With my daughter age 6, she actually asked to switch from cow's milk when she was 2! Now, my husband is recovering from a heart attack and just had 5 stints placed in his heart. He is attempting to make the switch for his health, which just re-enforces our primary reason for eating vegan! Laura Ballinger Morales ________________________________ pghgranola <pghgranola Thursday, February 26, 2009 10:08:40 PM Re: Greetings from a " mixed-diet " family! see, i am worried about how our daughter might be confused about our different diets, when she gets older. should she follow mom's diet or dad's diet? does it mean that daddy's diet isn't healthy? does it mean that daddy doesn't care about animals? i don't even know how to answer those questions... do you approach the veg*n diet with your children from a healthy standpoint or an animal rights standpoint? @gro ups.com, " peej2e2 " <johnsontew@ ...> wrote: > > I am in the same situation as well. DH is omni while the children (5 > 1/2, 3/12, and soon to be born) are all vegetarian. Unfortunatley DH > does bring me*t into the house and cooks it himself. He doesn't > think he eats much me*t but to me he eats it too often. Nonetheless, > we make due and so far so good. > > The boys are not interested at all in eating it however, I'm afraid > that may change. The youngest will pretend sometimes that he is > eating chi*ken. They both seem interested in what dad is eating. If > he ever offers them any they say no way. That's a proud mommy > moment! Once my eldest did put some tur*ey in his mouth and promptly > spit it out. > > Paula > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 How funny! My husband was the same way! It is weird to see how many people turn their noses up at soy! Just the thought and they will run the other way! MDH is a very picky eater, and although beans and rice were staples in his house growing up, he never ate the beans. My husband has tried and liked fresh edamame though. He will even eat a little of the tofu in the asceptic packs. In fact he is trying to make the switch to vegan right now! Laura Ballinger Morales ________________________________ pghgranola <pghgranola Thursday, February 26, 2009 10:04:27 PM Re: Greetings from a " mixed-diet " family! i've tried to encourage hubby to eat a more veg*n diet. but he's anti-beans and anti-tofu. so that leaves very little to work with. however, he's very supportive of a veg*n diet for our daughter. @gro ups.com, " mylameoww " <mylameoww@. ..> wrote: > > Hi, I am in the same kind of situation. Luckliy my husband eats > whatever I make, but does also bring meat into the house to cook for > himself. He has always thougth it was great that I am veg*n and > thinks it's healthier not to eat meat,and always says he doesn't > eat " much meat " however there are times he makes comments that our > son ( age 2) may not be getting full enough with out meat! it's so > frustrating! have you had to deal with this at all? ~Danielle > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 > do you approach the veg*n diet with your children from a healthy > standpoint or an animal rights standpoint? My decision to raise my child vegetarian started off as an animal rights thing, but we also don't do any milk products because she is allergic. We do eggs once in a while if we can get them from a local farmer. For me personally, it is morally wrong to eat animals, both from a cruelty standpoint and an environmental one. Since she can't possibly know what the decision to eat animals means, I am deciding for her until she is old enough to understand the implications of her choices if she chooses to be an omnivore like my husband. She is only 2, so we have a while until we get to that point. - Dawn M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I think that the trick is to make hearty, flavorful meals with lots of spices. Curries, Mexican-flavored stews, etc., served with brown rice, quinoa, etc. --- On Fri, 2/27/09, Laura Ballinger Morales <lballinger wrote: Laura Ballinger Morales <lballinger Re: Re: Greetings from a " mixed-diet " family! Friday, February 27, 2009, 8:26 AM How funny! My husband was the same way! It is weird to see how many people turn their noses up at soy! Just the thought and they will run the other way! MDH is a very picky eater, and although beans and rice were staples in his house growing up, he never ate the beans. My husband has tried and liked fresh edamame though. He will even eat a little of the tofu in the asceptic packs. In fact he is trying to make the switch to vegan right now! Laura Ballinger Morales ____________ _________ _________ __ pghgranola <pghgranola (AT) gmail (DOT) com> @gro ups.com Thursday, February 26, 2009 10:04:27 PM Re: Greetings from a " mixed-diet " family! i've tried to encourage hubby to eat a more veg*n diet. but he's anti-beans and anti-tofu. so that leaves very little to work with. however, he's very supportive of a veg*n diet for our daughter. @gro ups.com, " mylameoww " <mylameoww@. ..> wrote: > > Hi, I am in the same kind of situation. Luckliy my husband eats > whatever I make, but does also bring meat into the house to cook for > himself. He has always thougth it was great that I am veg*n and > thinks it's healthier not to eat meat,and always says he doesn't > eat " much meat " however there are times he makes comments that our > son ( age 2) may not be getting full enough with out meat! it's so > frustrating! have you had to deal with this at all? ~Danielle > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hi- Now he can claim (from personal experience and now, a sense of pride) that his children will miss out on heart disease! Good for him for trying to make the switch so he can watch his kids grow up... jenni ________________________________ Laura Ballinger Morales <lballinger Friday, February 27, 2009 8:22:04 AM Re: Re: Greetings from a " mixed-diet " family! My children were both raised as vegetarian, while my husband was definitely an omni. In my situation, my children are now 6 and 3. They have just attempted to help their father eat more vegetables. They understand our reasons for not eating animal products --first for health-we have lots of heart and other health problems running in our family. Second for animal rights. My husband was somewhat resistant to raising vegetarian kids at first. The hardest was when he sadly told me he felt that the children would miss out on part of their culture by not eating meat during the holidays. But I stuck to my guns and provided many reasons why. With my daughter age 6, she actually asked to switch from cow's milk when she was 2! Now, my husband is recovering from a heart attack and just had 5 stints placed in his heart. He is attempting to make the switch for his health, which just re-enforces our primary reason for eating vegan! Laura Ballinger Morales ____________ _________ _________ __ pghgranola <pghgranola (AT) gmail (DOT) com> @gro ups.com Thursday, February 26, 2009 10:08:40 PM Re: Greetings from a " mixed-diet " family! see, i am worried about how our daughter might be confused about our different diets, when she gets older. should she follow mom's diet or dad's diet? does it mean that daddy's diet isn't healthy? does it mean that daddy doesn't care about animals? i don't even know how to answer those questions... do you approach the veg*n diet with your children from a healthy standpoint or an animal rights standpoint? @gro ups.com, " peej2e2 " <johnsontew@ ...> wrote: > > I am in the same situation as well. DH is omni while the children (5 > 1/2, 3/12, and soon to be born) are all vegetarian. Unfortunatley DH > does bring me*t into the house and cooks it himself. He doesn't > think he eats much me*t but to me he eats it too often. Nonetheless, > we make due and so far so good. > > The boys are not interested at all in eating it however, I'm afraid > that may change. The youngest will pretend sometimes that he is > eating chi*ken. They both seem interested in what dad is eating. If > he ever offers them any they say no way. That's a proud mommy > moment! Once my eldest did put some tur*ey in his mouth and promptly > spit it out. > > Paula > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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