Paving the way to vegan values
Those who are vegans already know that veganism is much more than just a diet: it’s a lifestyle change too – one which has the potential to be integrated into your child’s whole life. For instance, after getting the basics of veganism for kids down, some parents may choose to raise their child in a purely vegan environment by making their home as vegan-friendly as possible. This may include making simple changes like only purchasing vegan clothing and beauty products, or you may wish to take a bigger step.
If you’re moving house, building a vegan home from the ground up will allow you make sure that everything in your home aligns with your vegan values. This can be attained by ensuring that you’re only using vegan and ethically sourced building materials (should you choose to build your home), as well as furniture and other household items.
Ultimately, this can further engrain ethical and eco-friendly values into your child’s everyday life, pave the way for an early education in environmental concerns, and lead to something that they’ll potentially carry with them into adulthood.
If you’re considering the idea of raising your child as a vegan from the get-go, there are many benefits to be gained along the way. Most importantly, it’s necessary to realise that veganism can go well beyond the diet itself: it is a lifestyle choice that you can bring into your home in more ways than one.
Kylee Harris is an educator who has taught in elementary schools in Singapore and Hong Kong for 5 years. She lives in Florida and continues to teach life skills to young adults in her community.
