[sageofages]

Originally posted by SSS1365
I have mixed feelings on this too.

On one hand, I can see where they are coming from. The child not only can't eat them, but can't even be anywhere near them or someone who has recently eaten them, so the school wants to free itself of liability by banning them altogether. It's not just about the kid knowing what he can and can't eat. Sure, there's homeschooling, but that isn't a feasible option for everyone. And seriously, it's not hurting anyone to have to go 6 or 8 hours a day without any peanut products

On the other hand, the kid is going to have to figure something out eventually because in everyday life he's gonna encounter nuts and legumes and stuff. And it's true that the other kids aren't going to understand why they can't have PB&J for lunch and may resent allergy-boy because of it.

I don't know, maybe the bubble thing isn't such a bad idea after all.

I guess my thought is what about the child that brings something unknowingly containing a "banned food stuff" (ie, nuts, etc). What sort of repercussion will be afforded to them? Detention for carrying a concealed snickers bar? Suspension for PBJ cookies?

When the difficulty lies with the one in such a dramatic manner, then the one needs to change their patterns, and not demand that society bend completely to their needs. Not out of inconvenience..but out of personal necessity. It is a control issue, and is simply not reasonable to try to control what you truly can't...EVERYONE ELSE, when you CAN control your own situation. (special eating environment)