{
  "id": 13709322,
  "title": "Your kid wants to go vegan. Should you let them?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/your-kid-wants-to-go-vegan-should-you-let-them",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T12:05:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vox",
    "slug": "vox",
    "url": "https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/505747/kid-moral-choices-vegan-parenting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Your child, aged 9, has decided to become vegan, much to the surprise of her parents who are not vegetarians. She learned about veganism from her friends at school and seems to have developed this stance independently. The parents are concerned that allowing her to follow this diet may lead to picky eating habits. They worry that she may become uncomfortable when they cook meat for shared meals and prefer to provide her with alternative options. Despite this, the parents feel that it is important to encourage her ethical choices. To support her, they should consider her current stage of moral development, which is transitioning from \"preconventional morality\" to \"conventional morality\" as described by psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg. At this age, children begin to take their friends' perspectives and past experiences into account when making moral decisions. The parents should also remember that parenting is more like gardening than carpentry, as psychologist Alison Gopnik suggests. It is essential to cultivate an environment that allows for growth and learning through personal experiences rather than imposing rigid rules.",
  "summary": "Hi readers! Shayla Love here, science journalist and longtime fan of Your Mileage May Vary. I’m honored to be subbing for Sigal Samuel while she’s out on parental leave. I’m diving into your questions as a way to help understand human nature and our choices through multiple lenses: philosophical, psychological, and beyond. Please send in […]",
  "key_points": [
    "9-year-old child decided to become vegan independently.",
    "Parents concerned about potential picky eating habits.",
    "Encourage ethical choices while supporting moral development."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}