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Is it healthy to raise a child as a vegan? -- Nikki

Nikki,
It is certainly possible to raise a healthy vegan child. There are hundreds of thousands of parents doing it as we speak. Does it take some effort? Sure. But once you know what you're doing, it takes no effort at all.

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Read Becoming Vegan to learn about nutrition for the vegan child. Read Raising Vegan Children in a Non-Vegan World to learn how to handle the social and emotional challenges that will face a vegan child.

Besides the health aspects, it's a beautiful thing to raise a compassionate child who doesn't harm animals. Be proud, be confident, and know everything you need to so that your child grows up healthy and strong.

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