What do you tell to a 2 year old???

[Guest guest]

How do I explain the vegetarian thing to my 2 year old? One of his

favorite phrases is " we don't eat chicken, yuck " , but I don't know how

to REALLY explain it to him, and also how to instill a sensitivity to

non-vegetarian's eating habits (like not saying " we don't eat turkey,

yuck " at the family thanksgiving table).

any suggestions? or good reading on the topic?

[Guest guest]

I constantly explain to my children why the vegan diet is healthier although

they may not fully understand. I've been doing this since they began eating

" adult " food - around 2 years old. The last thing I want them to tell others

for why they don't eat meat, dairy, or eggs is that my mother doesn't want me

to!

 

Also, I tell them the truth that meat does taste good because of how it's

" doctored " up, but I make sure I provide them with tasty vegan dishes so they

hopefully won't want to venture out and try meat! I often laugh when I hear my

children say that I'm the best cook, because they have never tasted anyone

else's cooking to know any better!