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From:	Tony (76.236.76.42)
Subject:	Vegetarian child on NBC's "Parenthood"
Date:	February 24, 2011 at 3:45 pm PST

http://www.momlogic.com/2011/02/nbc_parenthood_sydney_vegetarian.php

'Mom, I'm a Vegetarian'
posted Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Last night on NBC's "Parenthood," 5-year-old Sydney announces she's become a vegetarian. Her parents (Julia and Joel), who are not vegetarians, are taken aback and began trying to convince her that she's not a vegetarian -- reminding her that chicken is her favorite and explaining protein is important.

Later, when Sydney's grandparents (Zeek and Camille) arrive to baby sit with a lasagna in tow, Sydney sticks to her guns and insists she will not eat it.

Julia tells her father, Zeek, she's disappointed that he tried to force her daughter to eat meat because she doesn't want to squelch Sydney's "spirit" and wants to support her decision. Camille tells Julia that she needs to make it clear to Sydney that she is not boss of the house.

Momlogic wants to know -- do you have a child who has expressed interest in being a vegetarian? Did you support him or her? How did you support your child's decision but also make it clear who's boss?

Read more:

• momlogic - 'Mom, I'm a Vegetarian'