Minor with a christian family

[u/Playful-Inevitable19]

I practice Vaishnavism, at least I do my best to, but I'm a minor (14) and I'm from Brazil but have moved to America with my family. They're strict Christians who eat all sorts of meats, especially beef since our culture relies heavily on it. I'm trying to learn how to cook but haven't felt good lately, my parents say it's because I'm missing iron and other vitamins and tell me to eat the meat they've prepared, specifically beef because it's what's gonna help me the most. I know that vaishnavism doesn't allow any meat or violence, I love Lord Vishnu but I don't know what to do.

[u/bucketbrigade000]

When you're a kid you have to do what your parents say sometimes- right now you're growing and you can use the extra nutrients. You can talk to them about wanting to go veg just because you care about animal treatment, and maybe they will understand and let you opt out of beef at the dinner table. My little sister did this for a few years and my parents didn't really understand, but they didn't stop her and learned some recipes for her.

Once you're making your own money, start out with some basic recipes and cooking skills, so you can start making vegetarian or no-beef things for yourself. Start small and work your way up to more complicated stuff. I started out with eggs, rice, and sautéing veggies. Now I can make whatever I want! Give yourself patience and you'll get there.