Mom going veg- cook meat for kids?

I have 4 kids and a husband. They all like meat. I however chose to not eat meat a little over a month ago. I just cook what they want, same meals as always and eat what I want. No arguments, because there would be if I didnt cook meat. Something you might try since you dont like handleing meat. Cook alot of something and put it in freezer bags. You will only need to take it out when your ready for it..and all you have to do it heat it up. Example..ground hamburger meat, etc. It might be easier that way, then you wont have to look at it raw everyday.

 

"Food Facist" - let's hold off on the assuming, labeling, and judging, okay? Especially when one does not have all of the facts.

We have beans and rice at least a couple of times a month. This is not a new idea. When I prepare that, I am asked. "Where's the meat" or "Is this all?" by the males in the family.

I do understand my duty to my CHILDREN. My spouse is a grown up and can and does cook when he wants to.

I have continued to purchase and prepare meat, several times each week, although it is against my beliefs. I have always been grossed out over raw muscles, and even more so now.
My family has no idea that I am grossed out by preparing their food because I have not said a single word about it to them. Obviously, I am not isolating myself from my family.

However, here IS a place where I can discuss my journey, isn't it?

 

Of course it is, yarrow. There's absolutely nothing wrong with having your issues with meat. How old are your meat eaters? I know you said the youngest is autistic, but how about the oldest? Can he learn how to cook and help out? Being a family requires a little give and a little take and I think your kids and husband need to give a little more. It's really not asking too much to have them help out. Just because you're not the one solely preparing the meals does not mean you have abandoned or given up concern that they eat. Making sure your children have food only requires that you have food and you show them how to prepare it themselves. Cooking for yourself is a very valuable lesson and you certainly wouldn't be doing any harm by teaching them.

You're by no means a food fascist, we all hold our different beliefs and if your family expects you to respect their meat eating, then they should give you the same respect and save your appetite. You don't even have to let them know it grosses you out, you could just make it a new family routine. That way everyone could get involved and no one is being isolated.

 

Ramona,

oldest (boy) is 12, middle (girl) is 10, and youngest (boy) is 8, and although is my step son, he does live with us and goes to see his mom on alternate weekends.
Our girl does cook, chop, prepare foods. It seems to just come naturally for her. In fact, she likes to brown ground meat. Thanks for reminding me! the oldest has to have very detailed instructions for just heating up a can of tomato soup. But he likes to chop veggies.

 

"Cook alot of something and put it in freezer bags. You will only need to take it out when your ready for it..and all you have to do it heat it up." that's a great idea!

yarrow- ""Food Facist" - let's hold off on the assuming, labeling, and judging, okay? Especially when one does not have all of the facts."-this is the problem with the popular use of the word "you" instead of the term "one". I wasn't accusing you of anything. My comment is directed at a general, anonymous "one".

"However, here IS a place where I can discuss my journey, isn't it?"
No one, as far as I know, said you couldn't.
~sand

 

I see what you're saying. If you (meaning you) had said "one" then I would not have felt judged and labelled.