What You Can Do to Support Veg Teens
By Lucy Watkins
"July, 2004, will mark the 2nd anniversary of VegetarianTeen.com. In that time, Melanie Wilson and I have come into contact with hundreds of veggie teens whose support systems range in size from no one to entire communities. The most mind boggling situations, however, involve parents so opposed to vegetarianism they stop buying food for their child..."

Teens are the Future: Vegetarianteen.com Survey on Teen Vegetarianism
By Melanie Wilson
"Looking back over the media reports on vegetarianism for the last year, it is clear that there has been an upswing in the number of teens going veg. Though a number have been raised vegetarian since birth, the vast majority of young people who contact vegetarianteen.com made the decision to go meatless independently, sometimes against their families' wishes..."

How My Son Chose To Go Vegan
By Rebecca Nyberg
"My son Aaron's decision to become a vegan at age nine was prompted by a baby painted turtle. A friend of ours needed to get rid of the little creature, as her daughter was not properly caring for it. Unable to release it outdoors during January in Minnesota, we set up a nice little home for our pet and educated ourselves on its proper care and feeding..."

Talking to Teens About Vegetarianism
By Dr. Kerrie Saunders
"Since teens already possess the inspiration, the energy, the desire to be heard and to make a difference, our job as adults becomes clear. We need to help them find ways to stay connected to their conscience and their passions, and to find ways to get others to listen..."

Veg Teens & Nutrition: Making Smart Choices
By Michelle Smith
"Teens are into music. Teens are into expressing their individuality. Teens are into hanging out with their friends. Teens are into nutrition?"