<p>I am considering becoming a vegetarian (or, at least, a pesco-vegetarian (that eats fish)) but my mom seems really against it. Dad doesn't seem to care either way, as long as I eat. Problem is, I'm a bit underweight because of genetic issues and my mom sees this as reason enough to not let me. I'm 16, almost 17, and a junior in high school. I don't want to wait until college.</p>
<p>Any advice on how to convince my parents to let me?</p>
<p>Sorry if I rambled a bit :)</p>
<p>y wud any1 want 2 b a vegetarian…</p>
<p>I’m not really sure, especially since you’re underweight. You might have a hard time convincing them (as opposed to one who is overweight, since the switch would be beneficial). I guess you’d have to eat a lot, lol.</p>
<p>^ A lot of people have become vegetarians willingly and have improved their lifestyles as a result.</p>
<p>No offense, but I’ve seen a bunch of threads with people questioning vegetarianism and vegetarians and saying mean things. If you don’t have anything nice/helpful/anecdotal to say, then please don’t respond to this thread.</p>
<p>thankyou4flying: The whole thing with me is that some days I’m so hungry I eat half of what’s in my refrigerator, and some days I pick at my meals. My weight has stayed the same for the last year so I really don’t know what it is or how to gain weight. I’ve tried everything. Like I said, we think it’s genetic because my sisters and mom were like this when they were young. I don’t really think becoming vegetarian would affect me * that * much… ?</p>
<p>Did anyone else have to break the news/convince their parents? How?</p>
<p>Part of your mother’s concern may come from the fact that she would have to prepare a whole separate food type for your meals. As in, cook the family a meal, and then prepare you a vegetarian meal. If that’s the case, you could offer to help shopping, preparing, etc. and take responsibility for your choice.</p>