Growing up with vegan parents can be challenging, especially when it comes to fitting in with friends and exploring your own food preferences. In this story, a 22-year-old student shares their experience of growing up with strict vegan parents and how they decided to treat their 16-year-old sister to a meat-filled dinner to celebrate the end of the school year. Little did they know, this would lead to a family conflict that has everyone questioning who’s in the right. ️
Vegan Family Life

Feeling Like the Odd One Out

Secret Meaty Escapades

Grandma’s Forbidden Treats

Little Sister’s Struggles

Lockdown Woes

A Celebratory Dinner

Mixed-Grill Meat Dish

Parents Find Out

Disapproving Parents

Sibling’s Stance ✊

Financial Support

The Big Question

The Meaty Dilemma: Who’s Right?
In a family that follows a strict vegan lifestyle, a 22-year-old sibling takes their 16-year-old sister out for a celebratory dinner, where she chooses a mixed-grill meat dish. When their vegan parents find out, they’re furious. The older sibling believes that at 16, their sister is old enough to decide what she wants to eat outside the house, while their parents think she should remain vegan until 18. With emotions running high and opinions divided, let’s see what the internet thinks of this meaty situation…
Parents’ controlling behavior pushes siblings to defy veganism

Respectful discussion on veganism vs personal choice

Sibling stands up for personal dietary choices.

Defying vegan parents for meat: siblings’ choice, not parents’ business

Debate over veganism and personal choice. NTA vs. ESH.

Kids rebel against vegan parents, but who’s the real winner?

Siblings rebel against vegan parents, sparking debate on balanced diets

Siblings stand up for themselves against vegan parents

Siblings rebel against vegan parents. NTA for choosing meat.

Child defies vegan parents, comment likens it to religious oppression.

NTA defends sister’s right to eat meat at home
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Teen rebels against vegan parents’ extreme control over her diet.

Sibling’s rebellion against vegan parents sparks moral debate.

Choosing what to eat as an adult. Respectful family dialogue.

Respect goes both ways

Vegan parent gets called out for forcing beliefs on kids

Veganism should be a conscious choice. You have the right.
NTA

Empathy for a child’s bullying experience. NTA

Veganism is not just about morals, it can also be for health reasons. No one should force their diet on others.

Indulge in your cravings, you’re not the a**hole
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Vegan parents forcing their beliefs on kids? NTA stands up

Parental veganism compared to cult-like behavior, NTA.

A vegan parent’s dilemma: YTA for eating meat?

Vegan parents vs meat-loving kids. Who’s the real a**hole?

Empowering children to make their own choices

Vegetarian parent supports sister’s choice to eat meat.
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Parental veganism deemed abusive, commenter is not the a**hole

Vegan commenter respects siblings’ choice but hopes to convert them

Commenter compares veganism to religion, supports child’s right to choose.

Sister wants meat, vegan parents not part of discussion. NTA.

Rebellion against vegan parents sparks debate on dietary choices

Debate over whether a vegan diet is suitable for children.

Empowering kids to make their own choices

Commenter criticizes parents’ veganism as ‘bad kind’

Veganism vs. meat-eating sparks heated debate

Vegan disapproval? Not the a**hole for enjoying meat.

Vegan parents spark hate towards their lifestyle. Not the a-hole.

Vegetarian commenter supports letting kids choose their own diet

Respectful defiance: 16yo chooses meat despite vegan parents

Commenter defends siblings’ meaty celebration and criticizes vegan parents.

Parental veganism shouldn’t restrict personal choices. Respect is key

Siblings respectfully defy vegan parents’ food choices
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Vegan parents vs meat-loving kids. Hypocrisy at its finest. ♂️

Vegetarian supports siblings defying vegan parents for meat celebration

Respect for autonomy: 16yo defies vegan parents for meaty celebration

Choosing your own diet is a personal decision

Teen rebels against vegan parents, commenters side with rebellion

Sister wants to eat meat, but parents are vegan. NTA.

Teen rebellion against vegan parents sparks debate on control.
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Let her eat meat! NTA for defying vegan parents

Respectful boundaries are key. NTA for choosing your diet

Meat-loving siblings stand up to vegan parents. NTA.
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Respectful non-vegan boundaries, NTA stands up to rude vegans

Respectful vegetarian parent allows children to make their own choices

When the dog eats better than the husband

Meat-loving siblings defy ‘unreasonable’ vegan parents. NTA.

Respecting a child’s dietary choices is important

Standing up for personal values despite parental pressure

Respectful disagreement on parenting choices, NTA wins the argument

Sibling rebellion against vegan parents for meaty celebration, NTA.

Respectful vegetarian supports siblings’ meat-eating choice

Meat-loving siblings defy vegan parents. NTA.

Choosing what to eat is a personal choice . It’s important to maintain a healthy relationship with food.

Sister rebels against vegan parents, commenters support her choice

Respectful parenting can positively influence children’s attitudes towards veganism

Siblings rebel against vegan parents. Parental influence or personal choice?

Parent defends kids’ choice to eat meat despite vegan parents NTA

Respectful vegetarian parent allows kids to choose their own diet

Vegan parents forcing their lifestyle on others? Not cool

Let kids manage their own diets if they’re getting nutrition

Defying vegan parents for meat celebration: justified or rude?

Allowing children to make choices is crucial for healthy development

Raising children with certain ideals doesn’t guarantee they’ll follow suit

Respectful non-vegan understands, warns against pushing daughter away

Teen rebels against vegan parents, sparking debate on parenting styles

Respectful non-vegan celebration causes vegan parents to lose it

Let your sister eat what she wants, controlling her is a**hole-ish

Teenagers rebel against strict vegan parents. NTA.

Ex-vegetarian’s bacon exception, NTA for siblings’ meaty celebration

Raising vegan kids may close doors. NTA for siblings.

Parental dietary restrictions should not be forced on children. NTA.
