Man’s Story of How He Fed Meat to His Daughter's Vegan Friend Receives Mixed Reactions from Redditors

Every family, without a doubt, has its own set of rules, and those rules must have a reason. Making the decision about what to feed your child is a crucial part of parenting. As Dr. Lawrence Cohen, a child psychologist, states, "Children thrive when their dietary choices are respected and understood, fostering a sense of autonomy and trust." This sentiment emphasizes that such decisions should be respected by others. In the same vein, when a parent raises their child in a particular manner, whether for cultural, ethical, religious, or health reasons, others should respect their decision. This includes the child's friends and their families who are hosting a sleepover, weekend visitation, or birthday parties that the child might attend. However, this dad, who’s a Reddit user by the name of Dr. Lawrence Cohen, admitted to serving his daughter's friend meat despite knowing she was on a strict vegan diet at home. The man in question felt pity for his daughter's friend, whom he thought looked pale and malnourished in comparison to his daughter. So, when she was sleeping over, he would purposefully make burgers, steaks, and milkshakes, and she seemed to enjoy them and always asked for more. The daughter's friend's family must have a strong reason for adhering to a strict vegan diet. Veganism does not have as many disadvantages as some people think, as noted by Dr. Neal Barnard, who points out that "a well-planned vegan diet can provide all the necessary nutrients for healthy growth." The father shared this story with the AITA subreddit group because he wanted to know if he was doing something wrong.

Dad Gives Meat and Dairy to His Daughter’s Friend Despite Her Family Being Vegan

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In addition to reducing animal suffering and promoting a compassionate culture by avoiding animal products, some people follow strict vegan diets for health reasons, such as weight loss, prevention of heart disease and cancer, particularly in prone individuals, and diabetes management. Here is the story in full.

About My Daughter and Her Friend

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It's Likely Tied to Her Family's Diet

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Made Some Cheeseburgers and Steak

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She Has a Healthy Glow to Her

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She Shouldn't Be Doing This

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So Am I Wrong?

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As expected, some people in the comments section believe the man was insane and disrespected the girl’s family rules and way of life. They also argued that the girl might have looked pale and malnourished for a different reason.

We’ve compiled some of the most notable comments from those who were against the OP’s actions, so you can see what they thought about this matter.

Actively and Defiantly Disrespecting Her Parents

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An Extremely Inappropriate Act

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Stop Substituting Your Judgment

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It's Better to Talk to Her Parents Instead

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You Can't Change Her Diet

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You Wouldn't Do That, Would You?

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Why Can't You Accommodate Her Diet?

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Vegans Don't Do Dairy

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Not Your Place to Decide

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However, some argue that the man was justified in feeding the girl meat and milk. They were perplexed as to why this was such a big deal.

They also argued that if the little vegan girl adored her diet, she would have rejected the OP’s meals. See what they had to say as well.

It's Her Choice to Make After All

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She Clearly Doesn't Want to Be Vegan

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The Kid Isn't Being Forced to Eat It

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She Freely Chose to Eat Meat

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This is indeed a tricky situation, and the Redditors' points are valid. The man acted based on what he saw and his own instincts, with no ulterior motives.

But then again, it doesn’t mean what he did will be understood that way by the girl’s family. Do you think the man was right in his actions or that he was utterly wrong?

Whatever your thoughts are on this matter, drop them down below.