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What are everyone's thoughts on this? Apparently this year, kids in my district are not allowed to bring sodas from home in their lunches. My daughter's going on a field trip. I bought her a soda as a treat and got one for my son and other daughter too. They were happy, but the elementary kids said that the lunch lady says no sodas. New rule this year.
So I said this on facebook and got the standard responses of "I don't think soda should be allowed in school anyway", etc. etc. This from a nurse who sends her daughter in every day w/ a pbj, chips, cookies and fruit roll.
I don't see how it's any different (read: worse) than sending in cookies, fruit roll ups, peanut butter and jelly, cupcakes, twinkies, ho hos, chocolate or strawberry milk, candy, chips, cheetos, etc.
I'm irate only b/c I'm quite capable of making sure my kids eat healthy. If I choose for them to eat something not "approved" that's my business and really,for a lot of people, just b/c they eat a "healthy" snack at school doesn't mean they will at home.
Yeah I kinda agree with you on that. I used to send a snack in with my child and got a note saying no peanuts or snacks that have a label of "this made in a facility that processes nuts" b/c a kid had a peanut allergy. While I agree that we must look out for our kids, now I have to make extra efforts for my child's snacks. No more PB&J for my son At least not this school year.
But, yeah, if I want to send a soda with my son, I should be able to.
just b/c they eat a "healthy" snack at school doesn't mean they will at home.
I think you answered your own question. I believe schools have a healthy food rule precisely because "just b/c they eat a "healthy" snack at school doesn't mean they will at home." I think the idea is to have the kids eat some type of healthy snack, some time during the day.
Soda is worse than cookies and other items that have sugar in it because A) Most Sodas Have Caffeine and not all parents would send their kids to school with Sodas that do not have caffeine.... just what the teachers need. Kids hopped up on caffeine. lol B) Soda has a lot of acid in it that eats away at your enamel.
Please understand I am giving reasons on why schools have these policies. I am not saying I agree with them.
What are everyone's thoughts on this? Apparently this year, kids in my district are not allowed to bring sodas from home in their lunches. My daughter's going on a field trip. I bought her a soda as a treat and got one for my son and other daughter too. They were happy, but the elementary kids said that the lunch lady says no sodas. New rule this year.
So I said this on facebook and got the standard responses of "I don't think soda should be allowed in school anyway", etc. etc. This from a nurse who sends her daughter in every day w/ a pbj, chips, cookies and fruit roll.
I don't see how it's any different (read: worse) than sending in cookies, fruit roll ups, peanut butter and jelly, cupcakes, twinkies, ho hos, chocolate or strawberry milk, candy, chips, cheetos, etc.
I'm irate only b/c I'm quite capable of making sure my kids eat healthy. If I choose for them to eat something not "approved" that's my business and really,for a lot of people, just b/c they eat a "healthy" snack at school doesn't mean they will at home.
Nicolewithoutanh, I totally agree with you. I'm tired of the Food Police telling us what we can and cannot feed our children. I give my kids juice but I support your decision to send soda with YOUR child! And if you think this is bad, you need to read the thread today about "Sex Ed in the Schools" providing abortions, injectable birth control and porn shows. The government is way over stepping the line in usurping parents' role. If at all possible, get your precious, unique children out of the public schools. Good luck!
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Nicolewithoutanh, I totally agree with you. I'm tired of the Food Police telling us what we can and cannot feed our children. I give my kids juice but I support your decision to send soda with YOUR child! And if you think this is bad, you need to read the thread today about "Sex Ed in the Schools" providing abortions, injectable birth control and porn shows. The government is way over stepping the line in usurping parents' role. If at all possible, get your precious, unique children out of the public schools. Good luck!
Are you going to promote private school in every thread? Not everyone can afford private school so it is not very nice to belittle others who don't have options.
What are everyone's thoughts on this? Apparently this year, kids in my district are not allowed to bring sodas from home in their lunches. My daughter's going on a field trip. I bought her a soda as a treat and got one for my son and other daughter too. They were happy, but the elementary kids said that the lunch lady says no sodas. New rule this year.
So I said this on facebook and got the standard responses of "I don't think soda should be allowed in school anyway", etc. etc. This from a nurse who sends her daughter in every day w/ a pbj, chips, cookies and fruit roll.
I don't see how it's any different (read: worse) than sending in cookies, fruit roll ups, peanut butter and jelly, cupcakes, twinkies, ho hos, chocolate or strawberry milk, candy, chips, cheetos, etc.
I'm irate only b/c I'm quite capable of making sure my kids eat healthy. If I choose for them to eat something not "approved" that's my business and really,for a lot of people, just b/c they eat a "healthy" snack at school doesn't mean they will at home.
I agree with you, they really can't tell you what you can send from home. Now I'm glad our elementary school no longer sells soda, but they sell cookies, ice cream, and pop tarts, so what's the difference?
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Yeah I kinda agree with you on that. I used to send a snack in with my child and got a note saying no peanuts or snacks that have a label of "this made in a facility that processes nuts" b/c a kid had a peanut allergy. While I agree that we must look out for our kids, now I have to make extra efforts for my child's snacks. No more PB&J for my son At least not this school year.
But, yeah, if I want to send a soda with my son, I should be able to.
This really makes me mad. The percentage of children with "real" risk of reaction via inhalation is miniscule, extremely rare. Most of these kids have severe ingestion allergies, not inhalation, they can touch or inhale nuts all days long with no reaction as long as they don't eat them. It should be adequate for them to sit at a different table if necessary. If they do indeed have an inhalation allergy, then sorry to say, but they should eat in a different room.
You might check your state's guidelines on such things to find out what you can or cannot provide.
I say this because Texas has a very concise, fairly strict guideline on what students can have regarding food/drink during school hours stating exactly what is not allowed with very specific exceptions to that rule. It deals with "Foods of Minimal Nutrition" and the schools can face loss of meal reimbursement if they allow and are caught having these items given to students. For instance, carbonated beverages may not be sold nor given to students during school hours with a few exceptions. Some of these exemptions are - if it is one of 3 approved school events allowed (example-Christmas party, Easter and End of Year party), if it is a field trip or a a child's individual birthday party (which our school district doesn't allow at all).
The last exemption is that it does not restrict food/drink provided by parents for the child's own lunch. So, even though we have pretty strict guidelines, they do not apply to what we send for a child's lunch.
If you find what your state's guidelines are, you might find a specific exemption for that as well.
well, I agree to a point, but there are reasons for rules. Soda is liquid sugar. I know I wouldn't want to teach a class full of kids who'd all had soda for lunch. I'm not allowed to send candy to school. I was in the classroom when the teacher made a kid put his candy snack back in his backpack and not eat it. I don't think it's worth getting irate about. I mean, they are the ones dealing with your kids for 7 or so hours/day. I don't have a problem with them regulating the food a little.
Are you going to promote private school in every thread? Not everyone can afford private school so it is not very nice to belittle others who don't have options.
There is no way that I am belittling others. Of course not everyone can afford private schools, but I do think that there is a lot going on in the public schools that many, mostly conservative parents would not like. Some of them may not be aware of this due to having to having to work outside the home, etc. I hope to share what I know with others so they may be on the look out for these things in their schools and if there is anyway possible to look for a private school (my school is very good; yet is not very expensive - less than $6,000/yr. - Scholarships are also available.) Then, there is the option of homeschooling. I know these options may require some financial adjustments like downsizing and not living as large and even then may not be feasible for all. In that case, I recommend parents work very viligently to stay on top of what is happening in their own public school and wish them well. This is just my opinion offered on a public forum board where people come asking for help/opinions. I hope I have not offended you. You sound rather angry. Please have a good day.
I can understand schools not wanting children to drink soda during the school day. I wouldn't want to teach a classroom full of kids high on sugar and caffeine.
Your kids might not get hyper on sugar and caffeine, but most kids do. The school has to draw the line somwhere and can't make determinations on a case by case basis.
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At least not this school year.
