There are some pretty selfish and uncaring parents out there...
In response to the peanut butter post, It is AMAZING to me that so many "mothers" would rather see a child dead then to pack a turkey sandwich.
Priorities are needed here.
It's amazing to me that some "mothers" will go to any lengths to force everyone else to bend over backwards because some kid has a problem.
If a kid turns up with an allergy to cotton, are they gonna make all the other kids wear laytex bodysuits to accomodate him? Oh wait, there's probably a kid with a latex allergy too. Better make it leather. Oh wait! Another kid has a moral objection to leather, better make them all just wear rubber suits.
What happens when there's a kid with an allergy to paper? Or wheat? Or eggs? Or breathing? Is everyone just going to not breathe so that little Farquhar can feel normal?
Ok... I get what you're saying... you don't want to change your entire life because someone at your kids school might have a deathly allergy... Here's an idea though... Don't change ANYTHING except what kind of sandwich you pack.
If you can change something so small and so meaningless, and it can save a child's life (A child who would die in front of your own kid's eyes) Why wouldn't you?
It's really sad.
Quoting AlyBren:It's amazing to me that some "mothers" will go to any lengths to force everyone else to bend over backwards because some kid has a problem.
If a kid turns up with an allergy to cotton, are they gonna make all the other kids wear laytex bodysuits to accomodate him? Oh wait, there's probably a kid with a latex allergy too. Better make it leather. Oh wait! Another kid has a moral objection to leather, better make them all just wear rubber suits.
What happens when there's a kid with an allergy to paper? Or wheat? Or eggs? Or breathing? Is everyone just going to not breathe so that little Farquhar can feel normal?
What if someone was highly allergic to pet dander- would everyone be ok with freshly washing their child's clothes every morning and making sure they don't touch the animals before they go to school?
Sure, some do laundry every day- but not everyone needs to.
I understand the fear of an allergy like nuts- but my best friend back in school was highly allergic- and she did fine.
Quoting AlyBren:It's amazing to me that some "mothers" will go to any lengths to force everyone else to bend over backwards because some kid has a problem.
If a kid turns up with an allergy to cotton, are they gonna make all the other kids wear laytex bodysuits to accomodate him? Oh wait, there's probably a kid with a latex allergy too. Better make it leather. Oh wait! Another kid has a moral objection to leather, better make them all just wear rubber suits.
What happens when there's a kid with an allergy to paper? Or wheat? Or eggs? Or breathing? Is everyone just going to not breathe so that little Farquhar can feel normal?
So why are these peanut kids so SPETHUL that they get their own exception? There's other deadly allergies out there that no one seems to be forcing change and dying on the cross about.
Where does it end?
For the record, my DD doesn't go to school and probably never will, so I have no dog in the fight. I just think it's absurd and melodramatic, and pointless to be so specific in the crusade against peanuts when all the other SPETHUL allergies get ignored.
Quoting LectioDivina:Ok... I get what you're saying... you don't want to change your entire life because someone at your kids school might have a deathly allergy... Here's an idea though... Don't change ANYTHING except what kind of sandwich you pack.
If you can change something so small and so meaningless, and it can save a child's life (A child who would die in front of your own kid's eyes) Why wouldn't you?
It's really sad.
Quoting AlyBren:It's amazing to me that some "mothers" will go to any lengths to force everyone else to bend over backwards because some kid has a problem.
If a kid turns up with an allergy to cotton, are they gonna make all the other kids wear laytex bodysuits to accomodate him? Oh wait, there's probably a kid with a latex allergy too. Better make it leather. Oh wait! Another kid has a moral objection to leather, better make them all just wear rubber suits.
What happens when there's a kid with an allergy to paper? Or wheat? Or eggs? Or breathing? Is everyone just going to not breathe so that little Farquhar can feel normal?
What if,what if, what if.....
Here is the situation. Peanuts are deadly for a child at you kid's school- you can make the choice of sending your kid to school with a PB&J, chance your kid touching him- killing him in front of your child's eyes and traumatizing your own child in the process... or you can pack a turkey sandwich....
what do you choose?
Quoting xomrs.chase:
I was going in the same direction!
What if someone was highly allergic to pet dander- would everyone be ok with freshly washing their child's clothes every morning and making sure they don't touch the animals before they go to school?
Sure, some do laundry every day- but not everyone needs to.
I understand the fear of an allergy like nuts- but my best friend back in school was highly allergic- and she did fine.
Quoting AlyBren:It's amazing to me that some "mothers" will go to any lengths to force everyone else to bend over backwards because some kid has a problem.
If a kid turns up with an allergy to cotton, are they gonna make all the other kids wear laytex bodysuits to accomodate him? Oh wait, there's probably a kid with a latex allergy too. Better make it leather. Oh wait! Another kid has a moral objection to leather, better make them all just wear rubber suits.
What happens when there's a kid with an allergy to paper? Or wheat? Or eggs? Or breathing? Is everyone just going to not breathe so that little Farquhar can feel normal?
I agree. As I said, having "nut free zones" isn't the end of the world.
Now, I hate when I'm just out running errands and some mom across the park flips out b/c I give DS peanut butter crackers. OK, we can't eliminate nuts from the world. PB is delicious and nutritious! If your child is so allergic, try being polite? Don't run up and say I'm trying to murder your child! Politely tell me your son is highly allergic and I'll fish out a different treat from my bag or keep a close eye on my son so he doesn't run up until I've cleaned him. But, I expect you as the other kid's mom to do your part in keeping your kid away, too. I shouldn't have to run all over the park b/c your kid doesn't realize he can't have my son's snack!
But if it is a nut-free school, is it really so hard to find something else to feed your kids? I know some kids are picky eaters, but there are SO MANY things you can put on a sandwich and in a lunch that are safe, affordable, and pleasing to kids! Apple butter, pumpkin butter, just jelly, cheeses, meats, veggies, sauces, humus (sp), purees, etc. And if it means so much to you to not have to worry about it, switch your kid to the "nutty school."
I had a teacher who was severely allergic to perfumes, so kids (12 and 13) were considerate to not wear perfume or body splash to her class. Weird kids can be so understanding and considerate, but adults can't.
DO you think writing Special like that will up your credibility? what's the point?
YES. it will go as far as what is easy enough to do if people weren't so obsessed with their own bullshit...
not packing a peanut butter cracker is VERY easy to do.
Quoting AlyBren:So why are these peanut kids so SPETHUL that they get their own exception? There's other deadly allergies out there that no one seems to be forcing change and dying on the cross about.
Where does it end?
For the record, my DD doesn't go to school and probably never will, so I have no dog in the fight. I just think it's absurd and melodramatic, and pointless to be so specific in the crusade against peanuts when all the other SPETHUL allergies get ignored.
Quoting LectioDivina:Ok... I get what you're saying... you don't want to change your entire life because someone at your kids school might have a deathly allergy... Here's an idea though... Don't change ANYTHING except what kind of sandwich you pack.
If you can change something so small and so meaningless, and it can save a child's life (A child who would die in front of your own kid's eyes) Why wouldn't you?
It's really sad.
Quoting AlyBren:It's amazing to me that some "mothers" will go to any lengths to force everyone else to bend over backwards because some kid has a problem.
If a kid turns up with an allergy to cotton, are they gonna make all the other kids wear laytex bodysuits to accomodate him? Oh wait, there's probably a kid with a latex allergy too. Better make it leather. Oh wait! Another kid has a moral objection to leather, better make them all just wear rubber suits.
What happens when there's a kid with an allergy to paper? Or wheat? Or eggs? Or breathing? Is everyone just going to not breathe so that little Farquhar can feel normal?
Happy Memorial Day.
- LectioDivina
on Feb. 13, 2012 at 8:46 AM