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Originally Posted by Kegmama
My 7 yr old daughter Kellian has decided recently that she wants to be a vegetarian. She hates the thought of animals being killed. Basically, she doesn't like red meat and she won't touch anything pork. The only problem is she is VERY picky! I want to encourage these eating habits, but she won't eat tofu shit or anything like that. Any healthy protein filled stuff you guys can suggest? Thankfully, she is pretty good about eating fruits and vegetables. Occasionally she will eat chicken, and the other night she ate shrimp. So, is she a vegetarian? Or just someone who doesnt eat red meat & pork?
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She's not vegetarian, going by the proper definition. But the fact that she's committed herself to a conscious and compassionate option is great, I think. And of course, it may well be he first step towards becoming vegetarian at some point.
It'd great that you are treating her decision with respect, because children not being taken seriously is the biggest barrier to them making choices.
In my experience, from the ones I talk to t work, at seven years of age, children are more than ready and capable of informed choices based upon their own assessment of a situation rather than pressure. They understand a lot more than they are given credit for.
As for stuff to give her: plain cashew nuts are great in curries, and all nuts are full of pretein.