Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and have my first question!
I went flexitarian 6 months ago and now found the confidence to try eating vegan.
DH is still a meat-eater.
Now, DH and I are fine with that arrangement, but what to do about 4.5 yr old DD and 1.5 yr old DS?
Of course, I would like them to get the health benefits of a vegan or mostly vegan diet. I would also like to teach them to take responsibility for their consumption.
Seems simple, but I actually have some hang-ups which I don't want to pass on to the kids. For example, last night I found it very difficult to watch the kids eating the (unhealthy) ice creams that DH had brought home while I had a (healthy) apple. It seemed to me that I was prioritizing my own health over theirs which I don't want to do. If the ice creams are not good enough for me then why do I let the kids eat them.
I also believe very much in the environmental reasons for not consuming meat, but I find it hard to set limits on meat consumption with my kids and explain why I find it wrong to overconsume meat. It is like pointing a finger at all those around me who eat meat and saying that they are wrong and I am right.
How do I help my kids cut down on animal products without causing any confusion or bad feelings for them?
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
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