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So here's the deal. I'm a 16 year-old girl. I honestly do not like the taste of poultry, seafood, and most meats, and don't eat them. However, though every time my parents serve these meals, I tell them that I really don't like the food and would rather have a bowl of cereal. Usually they say No, but since I'm starving I end up getting a bowl anyways. I say I'm a human being and I know when I'm hungry and I'm capable of feeding myself healthy foods and corn flakes are definitely healthier than fried turkey with gravy! But they tell me I'm a spoiled brat and should just eat what's on my plate.
Isn't 16 old enough to be able to eat as I please, especially since I'm responsible?
Who's right? Am I supposed to be unhappy and force fed my meals every night though I tell them I don't appreciate it, or should they allow me to eat my cereal and yogurt?
I understand how you feel. My son (as well as my Mom and Sister who are grown) are “picky eaters” too. And I don’t mean that in a negative way at all. My teenage son has NEVER like eating meat, fish or poultry and he has never like any kind of sauces or spicy foods. My Mom doesn’t even eat pizza! So, I know where you are coming from. And I have NEVER believed that people should be forced to eat something that they really don’t like! I mean, I’ve seen my family actually gag at the sight or smell of meat. I can respect their choices. Just because “most” people eat something one way, does not mean that we should expect others to also. As long as I know that my son is still getting all of his proper nutrients, I don’t have an issue with it. It’s just not that a big of a deal in my eyes. But you know some parents are of the belief that when they were kids that HAD to clean their plates, and that was how you showed that you were grateful for having food to eat.
Maybe that’s where your mom is coming from. Maybe you could do a little research on your style of eating (vegetarian type stuff) as well as assure her that you are taking vitamins and she will be more likely to listen. Perhaps you could even make an appointment with a Nutrionist or Dietician, and have mom come with you. If she does not come around, then I’m afraid that you may have no choice but to suffer through this as long as you’re still at home.
I do think you are old enough to choose what you eat, and I DON’T think that you are being a crybaby about it. This is actually more common then you might think.
I think you will die if you eat only cornflakes…. You need nutrients to get healthy. You can’t live with only fibres… read bio book dear. If you don’t like your food, tell your mom that will will prepare your own or that you have become vegetarian. I think you are just a spoiled brat. Maybe if you go leave in africa for a couple of weeks will teach you something.
Your parents need to lighten up a bit. Your 16 and old enough to feed your self. Why dont you tell your parents that if they cook that food its their choice and its your choice not to eat it!!! But i dont think someone should live off cereal though. Why not try to find something different to eat they’re must be something different you could find to eat. But you stll shouldn’t be force fed your praticily an adult.
Good luck and try to find a food your parents agree on and you enjoy.
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You come across immature. I know it’s not what you want to hear, but that’s how you portray yourself. Just eat. Whether you like it or not, your mother worked her butt off preparing these meals.
Here’s a solution to the problem rather than crying about it- If you don’t like what your mother makes, how about YOU cook a dinner once in awhile?
Your mom might just be worried about you. Why don’t you just eat the veggies and things like that. Tell you mom if you can’t get her to see your point that it would be the same as if you asked her to eat a rat that is okay for some cultures but not for her(I think). Tell her if he is worried that you will make sure you eat healthy.
Why does it have to be a choice between the meat meals or the cereal and yogurt? I don’t understand why your mom keeps making these meat meals when she knows you don’t like it. You or your mom should plan a menu of meals that don’t include meat or sea food. How about pizza? I’ll tell you what i love- tuna subs and avocado subs. get sub bread and toast it in the oven. Well okay, you don’t like fish, so forget the tuna idea. But you can get sub bread, and toast it in the oven. Then fill it with avocado, (or anything else you like) add tomatoes, lettuce, anything at all. Add hot sauce etc. It is delicious and very filling. Check out some recipes in cookbooks etc. for filling meatless meals. meat meals or cereal should not be the only choices.
16 is round about the age I stopped eating meat… my mom didn’t care, she knew before she cooked it I was not going to eat it… but you can’t just eat cornflakes… maybe eat just the side dishese she prepares and don’t eat the meat. You need to make sure you are getting protein though so incorporate beens and soy into your diet!
At 16 you’re body is still forming and you need to eat a nutritionally balanced diet and that includes meat. If you are determined not to eat meat then you will need to study up on the complexity of being a vegetarian because you need the right type of protein for your body. Trust me it just easier to eat meat. Maybe it’s the gravy you don’t like or the way it is cooked. If you are going to choose to be vegetarian be prepared to cook your own well balanced meals. Your mum doesn’t have time to do both. YOU NEED PROTEIN. Cereal is not actually that healthy it’s full of processed stuff and full of sugar and salt with added vitamins (not real vitamins) – you cannot be healthy just eating cereal
first figure out if you are just trying to not gain weight. If you truly do not like the taste of meat, then eat just the vegetables. Or make a casserole for yourself of something other than cereal to have at dinner time with the family. Sitting down to dinner is about sharing time with your family and getting nourishment. stop being anorexic or just plain disrespectful to your family. picky eaters are about control not nourishment in my opinion. i should know cause I’m picky too. You parents may see your refusal to eat what your mother has spent time making as rejection and improperly nourishing yourself. If this is how you choose to eat then no at even 16 you should not be allowed to eat as you please. Try a compromise on fixing your own nutritious dinner but eating it with your family. Maybe your mom is only concerned with you buying into the cultural lessons of “thin is in”
While most families in American today don’t sit down for the traditional supper the way they used to, some families really do try to uphold those values as long as they can. I know I did, but it kind of slipped apart this summer. I make dinner and whoever eats it that’s fine. My son is very picky. Does not like meat or veggies, so he rarely eats what I make. So long as he finds something that will be somewhat nutritious, I’m not going to complain anymore. At least he’s eating something. I think you are old enough to say that you don’t want to eat what’s for dinner. I think they should allow you to eat what you want. As long as you are eating, that should be the primary concern.
There was a study at Michigan University about 20 years ago. They had three groups of rats. The first group ate cereal, the second ate the box the cereal came in, the third ate rat chow.
The group eating cereal started dying first. The group eating the box started dying when the last cereal eating rat died. The rat chow group lived the longest. As my mother use to say, the box is probably more healthy than the cereal. Hah, she knew.
I think your argument is weak for choosing cereal and yogurt over mom’s food. If you want to stop eating meat then get educated about the value of vegetables and convince your mother your choices for your body are what is right for you.
She might listen to that argument.
-Beck
If you are wanting to eat a well balanced diet, I would agree that you should not be forced to eat meat. However, if you are not eating vegetables, fruit , and whole grains, I would have to agree with your Mother. You should not be allowed to eat cereal and little else.