I voted "yes," believe it or not. As much as I love the tradition of birthday treats, I think it's worth giving up for the well-being of kids with food allergies.

Let's just ban food?.. Seeing we are not smart enough to be responsible for ourselves... Let's send our children to school and let the government run public schools decide what our children can and can not eat. One less worry for us. Let's see.... The government can control where I can/can't work, what I can't eat, how much money I can earn, How much money I must give them, where I can live, when/where I can vacation.... Yeah, lets add this to it as well..... I am so glad I cal leave all this to the government so I can enjoy things like staycations and funemployment....

I say give them fruit!

I'm not advocating any one thing or another (although, truthfully, I think food allergies are so well known at this point I think you can work around them; not positive about that, though and would never want to risk a child's life for a treat). BUT -- are some Geneva schools skirting the rules while others are abiding by them? Sorry -- but if one school has to live with a stringent set of rules when it comes to something like this, then, so should all.

I should clarify -- I don't have a problem with different schools having different rules or policies. My problem is with schools not following the policy that is in place. Unless a school is permitted to create its own, then, if it's a district policy, then all schools need to follow it.

How the heck did any of us "adults", survive to the ripe ages, we find our self's in,when the Christmas parties, Halloween parties,Valentine, etc,that all schools used to "throw",gave us unhealthy, yet, universally loved, treats?? It is a problem for some kids, yes, but to take away childhood delights, from the majority,is not fair, and goes against the American way of, majority rules! Please parents of those, who cant "survive" a typical child's delights, remember that you are imposing your child,s problem, on innocent "victims", and you are being some what vindictive, with your insistence of the schools "need" to prohibit ,another child,s innocent enjoyments,for your child's, and,in most cases,their own benefit! If a "life threatening "problem exists, with a child, its obvious that some other form of education, away from the problem, is more in order, for the protection of the child,and the continued unencumbered education, of the majority!

Unfortunately it's not the adults its the kids. We had an issue in a Texas school where some kids brought a plate of "brownies" for the teachers and several were hospitalized that day. Unfortunately, if the policy is that it's allowed, it comes in from all sources. The policy changed to that only pre-packaged sealed treats could be brought in and they adhere to it strictly. Unfortunate but true.

Kids go to school to learn, not to eat. They don't go there to celebrate milestones in their lives, they go to grow their brains. This is not a big deal. Your child can celebrate their birthday at home, it doesn't need to be a big deal at school. This policy was put into place for the health of ALL the children, not just students with food allergies. All principles and staff have been informed and are following it. Perhaps some moms are confused about healthy snacks in the classroom vs healthy birthday treats? But I digress, how about you write about a real issue in this town, like underage drinking that is supplied by parents. Did you happen to see the recent article regarding the party on homecoming night that police were called to? The parents were there knowingly supplying alcohol to minors. The party was WELL attended, but only 4 students owned up to their offense, by staying when the police came and not running. None of them was the student that actually lived at the residence. Maybe the problem is parents are so intent on being their kids friends and not disappointing them, that true parenting has gone out the window. There are rules, follow them. We have real issues to discuss Geneva Moms, birthday treats in school shouldn't be one of them. I say get over it.

As the parent of a child with a life threatening peanut allergy, I would like to comment. Luckily, my daughter only has a reaction if she ingests something with peanuts...what about the child who has an airborne or touch reaction? Not to mention the children with egg, dairy, gluten, wheat and any of the other possible allergies? Parents of children without allergies don't know of all the places allergens can be hidden, because it's not their child at risk...did you know that Walmart Baking Soda MAY CONTAIN peanuts? Who da thunk it? Would you have even checked the label? The only way to keep ALL children safe is to ban food treats ....unless you think it would be great for children to witness analphylatic shock and the life saving measures that will need to be taken....just so kids can have a treat??? Celebrate at home....or send in non-food treats, please. With all that being said, I applaud Williamsburg Elementary for the policies they have in place. Don't we all expect that our children will be safe when they are at school?

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