Re: Peanut and nut and may contain nut ban in public school

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I can understand why you might feel this way towards this ban on
peanuts and other nuts. However, the reason that peanuts and
tree nuts might be banned from school is because in some cases,
the smell itself of the nuts can send one who is allergic into
shock. Not because, as you have suggested that those with peanut
or tree nut allergies might feel left out. I have many allergies
other than peanuts. They include soy other legumes such as
chickpeas, eggs, pollen, dust and mold. I have never had as many
problems with all my other allergies combined when compared to
my peanut allergy. But I do not believe that, pre-schoolers
should be shielded from their allergies. Eating habits are
developed at a very young age. Hence, these children (and their
families) should be taught to read food labels and practice
other habits, which would save his/her life in the future such
as caring an Epi-Pen. Children who are not allergic to these
nuts should be taught not to force those who are to eat the
nuts. Also, there may be a peanut free zone in the cafeteria but
not an all out ban. Also, it is not possible to send each and
every one of us into a special school. Most of us do not have
any serious health issues other than this allergy (and maybe
asthma.)I live a fairly normal life (I am now 15) and luckily, I
have learned to take care of myself and live with this allergy.
PS. 2 out of 160 or 1 out of 80 kids is a fairly huge statistic
for an allergy. Still, instead of just banning peanuts, children
should be taught to deal with it.