Reader Stories: How to raise vegetarian children

Raising a child is never easy. But what if that child refuses to eat meat? Or, what if you're trying to raise a healthy vegetarian child surrounded by people telling you you're wrong, or hurting your child? Vegetarian parents (and vegetarian and vegan children!) need a strong support system. Please share your advice as the parent or guardian of a vegetarian or vegan child, and help others learn from your experience. Or, just show off how fantastic your veggie kids are!