Ulrich’s daughter Greta became a vegan about two years ago, a decision which Ulrich (half-jokingly?) laments whenever we go out to eat with her because, having had celiac’s since she was a child, she also cannot tolerate gluten. while gluten-free vegan food can easily be found in some cities, Greta’s picky taste adds another layer of complexity: she hates mint, for instance, ruling out many vietnamese dishes, as well as cooked carrots, eggplant, zucchini, and in certain contexts,
I sometimes wonder how I'll handle this aspect of parenthood – it feels so tricky realizing I won't have a "right" answer to tell my child for many paradoxes/hypocrisies of modern life… or that they won't listen anyway haha
I was vegan for 6 years and never tried to influence others but hoped my behavior would be a model. After I quit being vegan, megan started, and like Greta went through a period of vegan domination. After an in-depth conversation, she admitted that she just feels it all so deeply and is so impatient with the world for not getting up to speed. So I relayed to her that that’s how I feel about safe streets and dangerous driving (why we started an advocacy group). My point to her was that we all have a “thing” that affects us to our core and we want to change, but we choose how we try and change the world. And we have to choose wisely otherwise it backfires and we just ostracize. It’s admirable and loving that you want to help her....I love that..
I sometimes wonder how I'll handle this aspect of parenthood – it feels so tricky realizing I won't have a "right" answer to tell my child for many paradoxes/hypocrisies of modern life… or that they won't listen anyway haha
Thank you for sharing!
I was vegan for 6 years and never tried to influence others but hoped my behavior would be a model. After I quit being vegan, megan started, and like Greta went through a period of vegan domination. After an in-depth conversation, she admitted that she just feels it all so deeply and is so impatient with the world for not getting up to speed. So I relayed to her that that’s how I feel about safe streets and dangerous driving (why we started an advocacy group). My point to her was that we all have a “thing” that affects us to our core and we want to change, but we choose how we try and change the world. And we have to choose wisely otherwise it backfires and we just ostracize. It’s admirable and loving that you want to help her....I love that..