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Not to want our children to eat red meat?

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Flymeaway4 · 18/06/2023 11:30

I'm vegetarian, have been for 20 years, partner is not. Since before they were born, I've said I'll let them have chicken, fish etc, but not red meat including pork. Once they're old enough to properly understand that meat was once an animal, then they can decide for themselves whether they want to eat red meat too, or be vege if they like, their choice. Partner thinks I'm ridiculous and said "why can't she have a ham sandwich" at a party yesterday, "what harm will it do". There were plenty of other options there anyway: chicken, cheese and egg sandwiches, quiche, fruit etc.

In case you think it's relevant, my reasoning behind no red meat is that I think cows and pigs are too intelligent, they know exactly what is happening when they arrive at the abattoir and I think that's just too cruel (and lambs are babies). Allowing chicken and fish, until they can make their own informed decision, was my compromise. If it were purely up to me, I'd be happy raising them vege!

So, am I being unreasonable?

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redboxer321 · 24/06/2023 17:53

Watchkeys · 24/06/2023 17:41

Take a look around the internet, you may be surprised

You clearly know best. As I said, best of luck. Oh and thanks for the point about the last word. I genuinely hadn't realised that either. I thought I was in charge of that.

Looks like I'm in good company with regards my immaturity.

Like I say, evolution doesn't matter to me but it would seem that it does to you, so you might want to do some more reading about what experts have discovered in recent years.

My way or the highway! Lol! That almost as funny as Red Tractor having high welfare standards.

Watchkeys · 24/06/2023 17:57

Best of luck, @redboxer321

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