The peta2 Advice Blog August 7, 2008
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Have a mom who's having trouble accepting your new eating habits? Read on.
My mom seems to be considering me going vegan as a personal attack on her because I don't eat a lot of the food she made me when I was younger. What should I do? - Wants to Reassure Mom
I would suggest cooking a vegan meal for your Mom. That way you can let her know that you still love and appreciate her and show her the deliciousness of vegan cooking! After the meal, tell her all of the reasons why you decided to go vegan, and make it clear that it’s nothing personal. - Lara
I think the best thing to do is explain all the health benefits of a vegan diet so your mom knows your choice helps keep her child healthy! And make it clear that you don't think her food tastes bad, it's just that there's so much cruelty involved in meat, eggs, and dairy. There's a simple solution and that's to help your family veganize some of their favorite meals. If you're especially inspired, you can even check out VegCooking.com for more recipes! - Pulin
Put yourself in your mom's shoes: You're not eating her homemade Sloppy Joes and Lasagna you used to devour as a kid. In her mind, she might feel like you're rejecting her because you're "rejecting" her cooking. I suggest you 1) Sit down with your mom and explain that your choice to go vegan isn't because you hate her or her cooking. Tell her you'd love to veganize her old family recipes with her, and 2) Actually make time to cook with your mom! For instance, with the lasagna recipe, use tofu instead of Ricotta cheese and burger crumble instead of ground beef. You'll get to educate your mom about veganism, spend some quality time bonding together, and hey—maybe you'll even stumble upon a new family favorite! - Marta
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