I figured the first time he smelled bacon sizzling in the oven, his conviction would dissolve. But instead, he declared that he loved animals too much to eat them.
When I looked into the eyes of a young boy sincerely trying to use what little autonomy he had in the world, I didn't have it in me to say, 'Too bad, kid. You get what you get.'
I admired my son's desire to live according to his values. Feeding a 9-year-old vegetarian wasn't in the job description, but it was his choice.
My shopping list initially included lots of tofu and plant-based products. I became obsessed with weaving protein into my son's diet, constantly pushing almonds on him.
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