@graymatters

Exactly! I was trying to express my views on a certain form, but it turned out to be that it's all about instinct. I just feel, but, sadly, I realize that my sensors are affected by other factors. So I look at my son and see him making choices of his own, but looking for my approval. He needs my wisdom, my advice, but I need his wisdom so much more. He still knows what is right. I just guess.

If I offer him choices - fruit, veg, meat, cooked food, he'd always choose fruit first, see more going on to fresh veggies if he's hungry. He'd drink a lot, mostly water.

But I know I can trick him and his feelings. I can give him a handy sausage, maybe with cheese, ketchup or mayonnaise. I can keep saying - "go for it, it's meat, it'll make you strong, your body needs it". Look, I am his GOD, his absolute authority, his truth. I am above his instincts. He'd believe and later on it'll come with no effort. He'd even defend meat diet vigorously.

You can eat meat, no problem with that. You make your own choices. But be true to yourself. Just don't close your eyes. At least try to learn from your children BEFORE they learn from you.