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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I'm glad you and DD came to a resolution. I just found this post and wanted to share my own story. I was born into a vegetarian family and have been vegetarian all my life. I'm 40 years old, so this is a long-term commitment! I am able to eat dinner with meat-eaters and vegetarians, however I have to say that meat, especially when it's on the bone, makes me sad and often, disgusted. I think of the animal - what kind of animal was it? Was its family with it on the farm? Was its mother alive to see it be slaughtered? Did it die right away? Etc. I think of eating another creature's blood and it turns my stomach. I am much better and happier when the meat is "hidden," but it's not my choice what others eat. I just wanted to share that perspective since it sounds like your DD is walking down that same path. For my sister, who is also vegetarian, it never has really bothered her to watch another person eat meat. So, I know it has something to do with me and my emotional IQ.

I married a Spaniard, and when we go to Spain and see the jamon (pigs legs, often still with little hairs intact above the hoof) hanging in the store windows, my heart aches and my stomach is not interested in eating anything. This is the curse of being highly attuned to where meat "comes" from. My children are vegetarian, we keep a vegetarian house and my husband is almost entirely vegetarian. I made it very clear to him that this was one of my few non-negotiables when we talked about getting married.

So, for all those folks who ask "how will DD function in the world?," she will be fine. But please understand sometimes we can't help our minds wonder about the animal our family is consuming. I am so impressed with her for being sharply attuned to issues most children cannot even comprehend at her young age. Best wishes, and hope this might allow your family to discover some delicious meatless meals so she can feel completely included in family meals.[/quote]

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