AITA for making my son deal with rotting meat
Every year, a father embarks on a humble ritual—hunting not for glory, but to provide for his family in the quietest, most practical way.
It’s a tradition rooted in necessity and respect, a lifeline that keeps their freezer stocked and their grocery bills manageable in the face of financial strain. But this year, the rhythm shifts.
His teenage son, who chose a vegetarian path months ago, silently steps behind him as he pulls meat from the freezer, bringing an unspoken tension that cracks open the delicate balance between family, belief, and the meaning of nourishment.
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The original poster (OP) is dealing with a significant conflict arising from their son's unilateral and destructive action against the family's established method of food preservation and budgeting.
The core disagreement centers on the OP's reliance on hunting for sustenance versus the son's strong ethical opposition to consuming meat, leading to a punitive response from the father.
Was the son justified in taking extreme, damaging action to enforce his dietary beliefs without prior discussion, or was the father correct in imposing significant remedial and financial consequences for the destruction of valuable resources? Where does a child's moral stance end and their responsibility to the family unit begin?