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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I eat plant-based and my husband eats meat. We gave our dd the option to eat what she wants and she's a vegetarian.

I find it astonishing how defensive some people are about others not wanting to eat animals, good grief. And for everyone ready to jump on me about how I really should consider it - no thanks.

I grew up being fed animals that my parents raised on our farm and hunted in our woods. When I was in elementary school I told my parents I wasn't going to eat meat anymore and they were baffled but supportive. I've seen the looks on their faces right before they are about to be slaughtered as humanely as could be asked, and they are terrified. I've felt the love and gentleness of their personalities.

So no, I get it. I can't make the choice for others not to eat them, but it's pretty stupid to assume that not eating meat isn't a well-considered choice for other people. Thank goodness I have plenty of wholesome and delicious things to eat instead.[/quote]

Oh - but to answer the OP. My dd likes being a vegetarian and it hasn't negatively affected her. She's healthy and athletic, does well academically, and there's plenty of choices when we dine out or travel. She is a deeply compassionate and kind person and I think that considering the lives of others is probably a part of that.[/quote]

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