We all know that parenting can be a challenge, especially when it comes to disciplining our children. But one dad has taken a rather unconventional approach to teaching his son a lesson. After his son bullied his vegan sister, this dad decided to make the entire family go vegan for a month as punishment! Let’s dive into the story…
Family & Friends Cry ‘Abuse’

Two Kids, Two Diets

Sister Goes Vegan, No Problem

Brother Turns Bully

Dad Steps In, Punishments Ensue ⚠️

The Prank That Pushed Dad Over the Edge

Daughter’s Distress

Dad’s Furious Reaction

Wife’s Calming Influence ♀️

The Vegan Punishment

Son’s Reaction

Grandparents Join the Outrage

Family & Friends Take Sides

Dad Stands His Ground

Son’s Options

Dad’s Vegan Punishment: Justified or Too Harsh?
This dad found himself in a tough spot when his son wouldn’t stop bullying his vegan sister. After a particularly cruel prank, the dad decided to impose a vegan diet on the entire family for a month as punishment. While the son is less than thrilled, the dad believes it’s a fitting consequence for his actions. However, family and friends have chimed in, accusing the dad of being abusive and overly harsh. Is this dad’s unique punishment justified, or has he crossed a line? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Punishing with veganism? NTA, but hope CPS doesn’t intervene

Punishment or learning opportunity? NTA explains vegan month.

Childhood vegetarianism was well-balanced, so veganism for a month okay

Encouraging tolerance and inclusivity through veganism.

Engaging parenting wins praise for enforcing healthy eating habits

Encouraging compromise and inclusion in a vegan punishment situation

Supportive comment applauds dad’s decision to teach valuable lesson

Punishing with veganism? NTA, as long as it’s not abusive.

NTA. Commenter calls out teenager’s privileged attitude towards food.

Changing a child’s diet for a month as punishment: NTA.

Sibling meat feud ends with vegan justice. NTA wins.

Punishing a bully with a taste of his own medicine

Punishing with veganism may not address the actual problem

Creative punishment for AH behavior, NTA.

NTA defends dad’s punishment, encourages son to stop bullying behavior.

Omnivore agrees with punishment but not calling it punishment. NTA.

Punishing a bully with veganism? NTA according to commenters.
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Changing diet as punishment? NTA parent gets it right
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Engaging comment defending the dad’s decision to punish his son.

Punishing with veganism may backfire, turning him against it. YTA.
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Daughter cooked own food, son bullied her. Dad’s punishment is fair. NTA

Parenting advice and criticism for a clever but excessive punishment.

Using food as punishment is wrong. YTA. Suggests better alternatives.

Opposing views on forcing veganism as punishment

Don’t punish kids with food choices. Let them enjoy eating

Vegan punishment backfires, sparks debate on parenting and bullying

Curious commenter questions effectiveness of vegan punishment

Using food as punishment may backfire, soft YTA

Daughter given vegan budget, son left to fend for himself?

Concerns raised about excessive punishment and sibling rivalry.

Empathy lesson or child abuse? NTA defends vegan punishment
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Compassionate NTA parent teaches son a valuable lesson

Teaching respect for others’ choices is important

Using food as punishment is petty and won’t solve anything

User questions dad’s fairness in forcing son to go vegan.

Teaching empathy through veganism, NTA wins internet approval

Parenting done right! NTA. Kid won’t die without meat.
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Harsh truth about seeking parenting advice on Reddit
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Red flags raised on vegan punishment. Avoid long-term resentment

Veganism isn’t torture, Oreos are vegan for f**k’s sake!

Vegan diet not abuse unless fed to obligate carnivore

Supportive comment suggests meatless Mondays to normalize daughter’s food

Respecting daughter’s beliefs, teaching son empathy, and bonding as family. #GoodParenting

Punishment fits the crime: NTA for making son go vegan
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Listen to your child’s perspective before forcing veganism punishment

Debunking vegan diet myths and offering helpful tips

Curiosity piqued: What led to son’s vegan punishment?

NTA, comment suggests calling CPS and sarcastically suggests alternatives.

Parenting gone wrong, both need to address underlying issues ♂️

Punishing with a vegan diet – NTA, but only rice was AH

Using food as punishment is not a good idea

Using food as punishment is not ideal, but supporting veganism is NTA

Parenting or punishment? Commenter calls out dad’s attitude

Punishing son with veganism? NTA, says approving commenter
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Vegan doesn’t mean healthy, fried potatoes are vegan too. NTA.

Positive response to dad’s punishment, suggests wider conversation needed

Empathetic NTA comment suggests a creative punishment for meat-eating son

Veganism tip: remember to take B12 supplements for health benefits

Criticism of dad’s punishment for son’s behavior. No replies.

Disinformation about veganism causing negative health outcomes is harmful.

User questions if food is being used as punishment.

Parent-child conflict escalates to extreme punishment. ESH.

Vegan punishment not abuse, but brilliant parenting

Parent’s punishment backfires, leading to abusive behavior. YTA.

Choosing a vegan diet as punishment is not abuse. NTA.
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Teaching son consequences of actions and supporting daughter

Suggests therapy as a healthier way to process emotions

Veganism as punishment? NTA, it’s a lesson learned.

Promoting veganism as a family experience, NTA

Choosing a vegan diet as punishment may backfire. NTA, but…

Using food as punishment can lead to eating disorders. YTA.

Parental food choices = NTA. End of story.

NTA. Punishment fits the crime, but don’t go too far
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Creative punishment for son’s behavior, not abusive. NTA.

Punishment without punishment? NTA for creative parenting

Forcing veganism as punishment is not the way to go

Teaching a lesson without harm

Support for dad’s parenting decision, despite family backlash.

Punishment fits the crime, NTA. Healthy eating is important

Family goes vegan to support daughter, not punish son
