OMG. Will this mean that the school will not be able to pass out condoms to the students? You never know when somone may open a one and then you would have second hand latex in the school.
[homer simpson] ommmmmm suck fun…[/homer simpson]
OMG. Will this mean that the school will not be able to pass out condoms to the students? You never know when somone may open a one and then you would have second hand latex in the school.
Another vote for these situations being a complete overreaction. Guess what? They sell PBJ sandwiches right there in the heart of Disney World, in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. So even if the kid got his peanut-free flight, what is he going to do at WDW? With all those kids, one of them standing in line or riding the same Dumbo car surely ate PBJ at some point, and there is no way to tell.
If the kid is so sensitive that he can’t be on the plane, then he can’t go to Disney World. If he can go to Disney World, then the parents are overreacting about the flight. Can’t have it both ways, pick one.
I think you are correct with this statement…But it is the one asking the hundreds or thousands to accomodate them that is using the “only I matter” philosophy.
Once again my attempt to lighten the mood is missed. I guess that’s the choice I make by posting in the PIT.
Or George Washington Carver, for that matter.
He just had no idea what problems he was creating for the world.
I’m with DTC too.
This thread has become pretty much indistinguishable from the original GD thread!
“Sure, baby, I totally support that, like, “no glove no love” thing, but I’ve got this, like, allergy to latex, honest, so…”
Actually–as a Briton I’m quite interested by the premium placed on Peanut Butter and in particular PBJ sandwiches!
These items are just not particularly commonplace in Britain. Yes, we have ‘Snickers’ chocolate bars containing peanuts, and salted peanuts from those little KP foil bags. But Peanut Butter, though available, isn’t used any more than, say, Branston Pickle. As for Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, if you want one you’re going to have to make it yourself–I don’t think I’ve ever seen one on sale as is over here!
That’s right; most of the kids here take kidney sandwiches to school.
Kidney sandwiches?!!?!
Or have I just been whooshed?
I was trying to forestall yet another transatlantic food misunderstanding thread.
I must say that this sounds vaguely naughty. What exactly is a Branston Pickle? I hope it isn’t related to a Cincinnati steamer.
I have no idea what Branston Pickle is made from, but I know what it is: delicious.
In small quantities.
Ahem. It’s a rare thing, but I have to agree with DtC’s point as well. There is a point at which forcing an accomodation is the wrong thing to do. As I stated in the original GD thread, the point at which a non-educational accomodation in a school for one child impacts upon the education of other children, it’s wrong. Because the budget in this school has to accomodate the nurse for allergy boy, the budget cannot accomodate an educational aide.
If I were a parent in that school, I’d be pissed as hell – not because my kid couldn’t have her PB&J, but because she didn’t have someone in the classroom who could answer her question when the teacher just didn’t have the time to get to her, or help her learn the difference between capital B and the number 8, or as a kindergartener, help her undo the fasteners on her overalls when she has to go potty in the middle of a book reading that has the teacher occupied.
That’s what this kind of thing can lead to. It’s not just about lunch. And that’s why it’s gone too damn far.
I thought you were Canadian… but I can’t remember why.
Clearly the answer lies in converting those of a United States persuasion from peanut butter to the wonders of vegemite or even marmite or promite if you feel like slumming.
Vegemite is wonderful on toast, especially if you have a wicked hangover, but it is no substitute for the creamy deliciousness of really good peanut butter combined with raspberry preserves on slices of whole wheat bread.
And yes, PB & J’s must be made fresh–I know the Brits like their pub sandwiches but premade PB & J’s are an abomination.
I don’t think I’ve had marmite or promite–would one of our UK, NZ, or Oz cousins please explain the differences?
Vegemite is made from vegetables.
Marmite is made from marmots.
Your husband vomits diarrhea? OH :eek: MY :eek: GOD! :eek: That is a serious reaction!