This spring, my daughter has gone vegetarian. I support and respect her decision, as well as everyone else. Except grandpa (her dad's side).
I understand that grandpa lived on a farm a long time ago and that was how they made a living.
I am not expecting everyone else should stop eating meat, and my daughter knows that she needs to respect everyone's dietary choices and needs, and that's what she does.
I've talked about this with my daughter's dad since it's HIS dad that is being a bone head about it. But he doesn't seem he wants to get involved. I don't feel it would be a good idea if I confronted any of the grandparents, myself. Last time I talked to them about something more serious, they barely listened to much of what I said and interrupted me, which has been usual. I've known his parents for well over a decade and they are not the easiest people to confront.
To make matters more dicey is the grandparents are devote Christians and her grandparent's friend has said something religious. You just can't argue when it comes to religion without offending the person who brought it up.
My daughter feels that she is being harassed, pressured and bullied, plus, feeling like religion is being shoved in her face. It's overwhelming and she is scared to speak up about it. Grandma has been more understanding and can, sometimes, put Grandpa in his place. She is just very scared. I'm not sure if this is something I should confront them about, since I'm only getting one side. I asked my daughter if Grandpa is saying all this jokingly. She doesn't think so.
I've been talking to my daughter and listening to her concerns and her thoughts on the issue. I've been telling her to just keep doing what she thinks is right. One day, hopefully, Grandpa realizes it's not a phase and will stop bugging her.
What should I do without creating WW3?
I understand that grandpa lived on a farm a long time ago and that was how they made a living.
I am not expecting everyone else should stop eating meat, and my daughter knows that she needs to respect everyone's dietary choices and needs, and that's what she does.
I've talked about this with my daughter's dad since it's HIS dad that is being a bone head about it. But he doesn't seem he wants to get involved. I don't feel it would be a good idea if I confronted any of the grandparents, myself. Last time I talked to them about something more serious, they barely listened to much of what I said and interrupted me, which has been usual. I've known his parents for well over a decade and they are not the easiest people to confront.
To make matters more dicey is the grandparents are devote Christians and her grandparent's friend has said something religious. You just can't argue when it comes to religion without offending the person who brought it up.
My daughter feels that she is being harassed, pressured and bullied, plus, feeling like religion is being shoved in her face. It's overwhelming and she is scared to speak up about it. Grandma has been more understanding and can, sometimes, put Grandpa in his place. She is just very scared. I'm not sure if this is something I should confront them about, since I'm only getting one side. I asked my daughter if Grandpa is saying all this jokingly. She doesn't think so.
I've been talking to my daughter and listening to her concerns and her thoughts on the issue. I've been telling her to just keep doing what she thinks is right. One day, hopefully, Grandpa realizes it's not a phase and will stop bugging her.
What should I do without creating WW3?
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