Kids sharing food at school

[rivrrts429]

Apparently it’s not allowed in today’s schools.

Wasn’t that what made school lunch time so much fun when you were a kid? I would trade food with my friends for items I wanted more than what my Mom packed me for lunch in elementary school.

My GF’s twin 7 year old sons got in trouble at school for sharing lunch. It’s so bizarre since they’re from the same household. Apparently the helicopter moms of the past and food allergies have led to banning sharing any food including between twin brothers.

Just a Friday observation about todays societal environment for you all lol

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

Best....Best thing I have done is get my son out of public schools. I should write a book about our horrible experiences from trans teachers, to ghetto kids, to bullshit they try teaching. My son is in a charter school now, still public, but the curriculum is education and not changing your man parts. He does have a lesbian teacher, but I just told him at least he has something in common with her....you both like girls. He's happy, I'm happy and feel like I can ride this out until college or whatever.

 

[rivrrts429]

Best....Best thing I have done is get my son out of public schools. I should write a book about our horrible experiences from trans teachers, to ghetto kids, to bullshit they try teaching. My son is in a charter school now, still public, but the curriculum is education and not changing your man parts. He does have a lesbian teacher, but I just told him at least he has something in common with her....you both like girls. He's happy, I'm happy and feel like I can ride this out until college or whatever.

I pulled my daughter out of public schools her freshman year of high school when boys and girls could share restrooms and/or locker rooms.

Thankfully I have the money to afford to do it. My GF doesn’t so it’s frustrating for her.

My daughter is a sophomore now. Best thing I ever did was pull her out of public. Her entire outlook changed positively. She’s like a totally different kid now and straight A’s.

The indoctrination of our kids isn’t just rumor anymore. Going so far as to not allow twin brothers to share lunch even though they share dinner every night is just bizarre to me.

 

[bowtiejunkie]

Seems mostly rooted in the whole allergies deal. Especially an issue in pre-school and public elementary school. We left CA when our girls were still in 3rd & 4th grade, so can't comment beyond that for CA schools. In middle school and high school, my kids swap food all the time.

 

[manxman]

If you had a kid with allergies, you would think differently about the above post. Me and my wife spent 4 hours in the ER with our son when he was 5 years old after the school let all the kids have a build you own waffle at snack time. Thats when all the toppings , including peanut butter were added to the toaster waffles.
2 Epi shots and 4 hours in the ER later, then the school having to go thru new training for child allergies. When the kids are small, they really dont understand what can happen. It is up to the parents and adults to guide them.

 

[EmpirE231]

They can talk to their teachers and counselors about their gender confusion, but not share food at lunch.

 

[CLdrinker]

Sharing food and creating snacks built friendships all through school. Might keep your kid off the do not shoot list because they had the good snacks.

Or homeschool. But hey what do I know.

 

[gqchris]

If I had a kid that was super allergic, they would be in remote or homeschooled. Why risk it? Why leave the fate of your kid up to public school employees?

Mine are all at home schooled anyways, no way sending kids to public school these days. We even tried private in California and there were agendas and suppression of freedoms.

Parents say school principal 'humiliated' their son, barred him from delivering patriotic election speech

Parents of a Huntington Beach, California, middle school student are calling for his principal to be fired after they claim she stopped him from sharing his campaign speech at a school rally.

www.foxnews.com

 

[rivrrts429]

If you had a kid with allergies, you would think differently about the above post. Me and my wife spent 4 hours in the ER with our son when he was 5 years old after the school let all the kids have a build you own waffle at snack time. Thats when all the toppings , including peanut butter were added to the toaster waffles.
2 Epi shots and 4 hours in the ER later, then the school having to go thru new training for child allergies. When the kids are small, they really dont understand what can happen. It is up to the parents and adults to guide them.

I have food allergies. Olives and olive oil amongst other foods puts me in the ER if my EpiPen isn’t effective. I understand the allergy issue well. Probably all of those vaccines as a kid gave me food allergies but that’s a different thread lol

The allergy issue makes sense but we’re talking about less than 5% of the school population effecting the other 95% and then two twin brothers living and eating under the same roof with no known allergies.

I just posted it as an observation of the ever changing social and public school environment. It was just interesting to me.

 

[was thatguy]

If I had a kid that was super allergic, they would be in remote or homeschooled. Why risk it? Why leave the fate of your kid up to public school employees?

Mine are all at home schooled anyways, no way sending kids to public school these days. We even tried private in California and there were agendas and suppression of freedoms.

Parents say school principal 'humiliated' their son, barred him from delivering patriotic election speech

Parents of a Huntington Beach, California, middle school student are calling for his principal to be fired after they claim she stopped him from sharing his campaign speech at a school rally.

www.foxnews.com

She ended up being run off, and all the comments support her and bash the kid and his parents as republican extremists.
How the fuck any of you can still live there is beyond me.

 

[gqchris]

She ended up being run off, and all the Reditt comments support her and bash the kid and his parents as republican extremists.
How the fuck any of you can still live there is beyond me.

Yea my oldest went there from 2nd grade to 8th. I saw the writing on the wall when the previous principal left to move to TN. Then Flock came in and it went to shit.

That was our last straw and we left.

 

[rivrrts429]

She ended up being run off, and all the comments support her and bash the kid and his parents as republican extremists.
How the fuck any of you can still live there is beyond me.

It can be difficult and especially when trying to raise decent human beings and their schooling but, it’s home.

I just remind myself that I don’t need to participate in the indoctrination if I choose. It’s really not all that difficult to not participate if you’re involved in your child’s life.

Maybe it’s not so bad if I’m raising kids who think for themselves and can articulate an argument that dismantles the extreme left

 

[lbhsbz]

Blame the lawyers, not the school. And…they’re getting paid with your tax dollars after little Johnny’s parents sue for 50M because Johnny ate something and died or wound up fucked up because of some food allergy or something.

The lengths that we have to go through to avoid getting sued are crippling.

 

[Badchoices03]

Honest question for you guys that homeschool....how do you keep your kids from being socially awkward when they mostly just around you/spouse all day everyday....I had thought about doing the homeschool, but I feel like I want my kid to be around other kids and people, to get him used to real world activity.....I have a friend that has a kid that is homeschooled because hes going to be the next greatest motocross rider in the world so he need time to ride everyday....that kid is the most socially awkward kid I know, when he gets around other kids in a non-motorcross environment, hes just bad...

 

[gqchris]

Honest question for you guys that homeschool....how do you keep your kids from being socially awkward when they mostly just around you/spouse all day everyday....I had thought about doing the homeschool, but I feel like I want my kid to be around other kids and people, to get him used to real world activity.....I have a friend that has a kid that is homeschooled because hes going to be the next greatest motocross rider in the world so he need time to ride everyday....that kid is the most socially awkward kid I know, when he gets around other kids in a non-motorcross environment, hes just bad...

That's an "old wives tail". Homeschoolers aren't "awkward" and that is our own anxiety and reasoning on why we feel they are missing out on what we had. (Not to say that your motocross buddy isnt awkward, there are tons of these kids everywhere!)

Kids are cruel these days. Everything is social media and devices. So if anything is to blame, its THIS. All the socializing is virtual anyways, this is how the modern kid interacts.

Kids no longer have sleepovers, nor would I even allow it. Kids don't play outside. Its up to us as parents to introduce them to the things we love. Such as boating and the outdoors. Include them around like minded people. Times have changed for the worse, we have to adapt. The public school model is a failure.

My oldest is at a charter highschool program at ASU that is virtual. She is in clubs and already has college credits. Its a win win. She manages her day and has never been happier. Straight A's. And REAL courses that provide life knowledge and skills that WE choose.

 

[EmpirE231]

Honest question for you guys that homeschool....how do you keep your kids from being socially awkward when they mostly just around you/spouse all day everyday....I had thought about doing the homeschool, but I feel like I want my kid to be around other kids and people, to get him used to real world activity.....I have a friend that has a kid that is homeschooled because hes going to be the next greatest motocross rider in the world so he need time to ride everyday....that kid is the most socially awkward kid I know, when he gets around other kids in a non-motorcross environment, hes just bad...

lol have you met kids from public schools that stare at phones all day, can't make eye contact and have panic attacks if they have to step 1" out of their comfort zone?

My kids are not home schooled, but if they were, I doubt it would make them awkward. But if there were any truths to that, get them involved in sports / team sports etc.

 

[hallett21]

That's an "old wives tail". Homeschoolers aren't "awkward" and that is our own anxiety and reasoning on why we feel they are missing out on what we had.

Kids are cruel these days. Everything is social media and devices. So if anything is to blame, its THIS. All the socializing is virtual.

Kids no longer have sleepovers, nor would I even allow it. Kids don't play outside. Its up to us as parents to introduce them to the things we love. Such as boating and the outdoors. Include them around like minded people. Times have changed for the worse, we have to adapt. The public school model is a failure.

My oldest is at a charter highschool program at ASU that is virtual. She is in clubs and already has college credits. Its a win win. She manages her day and has never been happier. Straight A's. And REAL courses that provide life knowledge and skills that WE choose.

Born in 91 and home schooled kids then were absolutely “weird” in comparison. I went to catholic school so there’s a whole different rabbit hole there lol. Being “weird” isn’t a bad thing, especially for adolescents. All of my best friends are either on the “spectrum” or at a minimum don’t fit the “normal” mold.

Shit my name is Loren. The amount of shit I took from kids about my “girls name” was brutal. Luckily I was good at sports so I could shut most people up.

Kids between age 8-18 are probably the meanest people you’ll ever meet. Lord of the flies isn’t a joke lol.

That being said my daughter is 2. And I’m truly at a loss of where to educate her. I know how I want to handle her life as an adult male. But I also believe in letting kids “grow up” and figure out the way the world works.

 

[rivermobster]

Honest question for you guys that homeschool....how do you keep your kids from being socially awkward when they mostly just around you/spouse all day everyday....I had thought about doing the homeschool, but I feel like I want my kid to be around other kids and people, to get him used to real world activity.....I have a friend that has a kid that is homeschooled because hes going to be the next greatest motocross rider in the world so he need time to ride everyday....that kid is the most socially awkward kid I know, when he gets around other kids in a non-motorcross environment, hes just bad...

My brother in law had his kids in Boy Scouts. So they did LOTS of fun stuff with the same kids they would have went to school with!

Both made Eagle. One is a pilot now and the other one is still in high school, running his own mobile detail business.

Keep em busy.

 

[Romans9]

Anyone that thinks homeschooling makes kids socially awkward hasn’t put much thought into it.

The risk of sending your kids into the state controlled indoctrination camps is exponentially higher just as a start……

 

[gqchris]

Born in 91 and home schooled kids then were absolutely “weird” in comparison. I went to catholic school so there’s a whole different rabbit hole there lol. Being “weird” isn’t a bad thing, especially for adolescents. All of my best friends are either on the “spectrum” or at a minimum don’t fit the “normal” mold.

Shit my name is Loren. The amount of shit I took from kids about my “girls name” was brutal. Luckily I was good at sports so I could shut most people up.

Kids between age 8-18 are probably the meanest people you’ll ever meet. Lord of the flies isn’t a joke lol.

That being said my daughter is 2. And I’m truly at a loss of where to educate her. I know how I want to handle her life as an adult male. But I also believe in letting kids “grow up” and figure out the way the world works.

Thats brings up a whole nother argument on the vaccination schedule and why kids nowadays are all showing "Spectrum", ADHD, etc. But I wont go down that rabbit hole!

I have a 3 year old, and I am lot older then you, but I can tell you that I am going to do everything in my power to make sure she is schooled right here with my wife and I. I know some families aren't as lucky with living situations, but many of my friends make "excuses" on why their kids HAVE to attend school and once I pick them apart, it obvious that they enjoy the freedom of their kids locked up 8 hours being brainwashed.

It "fits" their schedule as dual working parents. And grandma shuttles them around. They have designed the situation to fit them.

 

[jetboatperformance]

"Hey man you gonna eat that" I remember the "mooches" at the teen canteen

 

[4Waters]

Our district has an allergy table in the elementary schools, it makes it easier to control the situation and it's way safer for the kids. Some of these reactions are so fast and severe the district wants to limit liability.

 

[Tank]

Some of you may or may not remember my thread during covid about how FUUUUUUCKED the public school system was and how I was fed up. We tried to home school youngest after for a year but that didn’t cut it. Yankes both kids out of publicly school and sent them to a catholic high school and grade school that share property. We’re not very churchy but see no harm in catholic or Christian beliefs and teachings. I went to a catholic high school.

My son did public high school for half of his freshman year last year. Zero structure, zero guidance, total cluster fuck with like 4 different electronic platforms for parents to check teacher messages and grades etc. looser kids, gap periods…we’d walk on campus or pick him up and you could just se the dark cloud over the place. And it isn’t a “bad school” or a “bad area”. It’s just public school in general. Then there’s the lack of focus on reading arithmetic math history etc. DEI bullshit. Don’t get me started on teacher unions pushing to keep the schools closed after COVID. Still hostile about that bullshit.

My older son does good in school but needs to be encouraged by his teachers. If he sees a teacher doesn’t care, he won’t care. And with 250 students a day rollin through a public teachers classroom, they don’t care unless you’re a self driven kid that’s gonna be easy A.

We got tired of it all. Since the move haven’t been happier. You walk onto these campus’ and everyone is friendly and happy and nice and kids are respectful and look sharp. I can see in my son he’s enjoying the change. Shit ain’t cheap but so worth it.

Oh, and I participated in one of those polls via text about a new proposition about a 10 billion dollar bond that will be on the ballet for schools. I’m like fuck your bond and public schools. After I hit I won’t be voting yes on it like 10 times they ask for a portion to write in more info. I wrote, manage the over taxed money you already have and priorities public schools and education over the wasteful programs.

Felt great.

Oh, and now that I’ve stepped off my soap box, both my kids comes home and I ask how their lunch was and did they eat it all (since I enjoy making their lunches) and half the time they’re like yeah trades this for that etc. it’s a thing.

 

[crzy2bealive]

I used to love trading food when I was a kid!

 

[gqchris]

Some of you may or may not remember my thread during covid about how FUUUUUUCKED the public school system was and how I was fed up. We tried to home school youngest after for a year but that didn’t cut it. Yankes both kids out of publicly school and sent them to a catholic high school and grade school that share property. We’re not very churchy but see no harm in catholic or Christian beliefs and teachings. I went to a catholic high school.

My son did public high school for half of his freshman year last year. Zero structure, zero guidance, total cluster fuck with like 4 different electronic platforms for parents to check teacher messages and grades etc. looser kids, gap periods…we’d walk on campus or pick him up and you could just se the dark cloud over the place. And it isn’t a “bad school” or a “bad area”. It’s just public school in general. Then there’s the lack of focus on reading arithmetic math history etc. DEI bullshit. Don’t get me started on teacher unions pushing to keep the schools closed after COVID. Still hostile about that bullshit.

My older son does good in school but needs to be encouraged by his teachers. If he sees a teacher doesn’t care, he won’t care. And with 250 students a day rollin through a public teachers classroom, they don’t care unless you’re a self driven kid that’s gonna be easy A.

We got tired of it all. Since the move haven’t been happier. You walk onto these campus’ and everyone is friendly and happy and nice and kids are respectful and look sharp. I can see in my son he’s enjoying the change. Shit ain’t cheap but so worth it.

Oh, and I participated in one of those polls via text about a new proposition about a 10 billion dollar bond that will be on the ballet for schools. I’m like fuck your bond and public schools. After I hit I won’t be voting yes on it like 10 times they ask for a portion to write in more info. I wrote, manage the over taxed money you already have and priorities public schools and education over the wasteful programs.

Felt great.

Oh, and now that I’ve stepped off my soap box, both my kids comes home and I ask how their lunch was and did they eat it all (since I enjoy making their lunches) and half the time they’re like yeah trades this for that etc. it’s a thing.

I made the same move Tank, and Catholic High School was eating me alive in money in Cali.

Whats crazy is that here in AZ< they PAY for the private school, since you arent using public funds. I just about jumped for joy when I heard that.

But we chose a charter school, because they are not only remote, but they do it RIGHT. Not a clusterfuck like you mentioned. It is so organized.

We were going to continue her in Catholic here but got rubbed the wrong way by the entrance interview when the principal asked my kid "why would your Dad just pack and move you from school in the middle of the year?" She straight replied back "Have to been to Cali lately?".

And frankly, its none of their fucking business why we left. Like Kids never moved before?

 

[Tank]

I made the same move Tank, and Catholic High School was eating me alive in money in Cali.

Whats crazy is that here in AZ< they PAY for the private school, since you arent using public funds. I just about jumped for joy when I heard that.

But we chose a charter school, because they are not only remote, but they do it RIGHT. Not a clusterfuck like you mentioned. It is so organized.

We were going to continue her in Catholic here but got rubbed the wrong way by the entrance interview when the principal asked my kid "why would your Dad just pack and move you from school in the middle of the year?" She straight replied back "Have to been to Cali lately?".

And frankly, its none of their fucking business why we left. Like Kids never moved before?

Sounds like you settled in just right!

Your daughter’s answer is AWESOME!!

 

[EmpirE231]

Whats crazy is that here in AZ< they PAY for the private school, since you arent using public funds. I just about jumped for joy when I heard that.

Wish California did this, but if they did.... enrollment in Public schools would tank.

I guess enrollment is already way down in CA public schools. We pulled ours out in 2020 and switched to private... will never go back. Most of my friends now with younger kids are all considering private or home schooling.

 

[Wizard29]

It's far easier not to have kids. I couldn't imagine having to worry about all this shit like a lot of you guys do.

 

[Wizard29]

lol I mean you’re here because someone wanted kids…..

That’s a joke btw.

Ha, that desire is certainly not hereditary.

It was a different time too. The issues parents have to deal with and worry about now are absolutely insane. Things that just weren't issues at all when I was a kid.

 

[LazyLavey]

They can talk to their teachers and counselors about their gender confusion, but not share food at lunch.

and school approval early dismissal to get an abortion without any notification to the parents... INSANE

 

[Cobalt232]

My daughter is a Kindergarten teacher at a charter school in Orange County. It's even wierd there. They are a 'nut free' school due to allergies.

They also can't talk about celebrate or decorate for holidays. All of them. No Halloween, No Thanksgiving (Fall holiday), No Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza (Winter holiday), Easter, Passover (Spring holiday), etc. Super odd.

 

[rivrrts429]

It's far easier not to have kids. I couldn't imagine having to worry about all this shit like a lot of you guys do.

As crazy as this shit can be and, I don’t disagree with you but, being a Dad is pretty fucking awesome. This topic is one-tenth of the stuff we have to deal with as parents so it averages out.

I’m a kid myself when I’m with my kids. Seeing the amazement and excitement on their face the first time they visit Disneyland, how excited they are to share their wins and losses of basic life skills with you, their first HS football game, my daughters first time being asked to Homecoming… it all makes it worth it.

It comes with some challenges too. I’ll deal with those challenges to have the other 90% experience of being a Father.

 

[EmpirE231]

My daughter is a Kindergarten teacher at a charter school in Orange County. It's even wierd there. They are a 'nut free' school due to allergies.

They also can't talk about celebrate or decorate for holidays. All of them. No Halloween, No Thanksgiving (Fall holiday), No Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza (Winter holiday), Easter, Passover (Spring holiday), etc. Super odd

Do they celebrate pride month?

 

[hallett21]

As crazy as this shit can be and, I don’t disagree with you but, being a Dad is pretty fucking awesome. This topic is one-tenth of the stuff we have to deal with as parents so it averages out.

I’m a kid myself when I’m with my kids. Seeing the amazement and excitement on their face the first time they visit Disneyland, how excited they are to share their wins and losses of basic life skills with you, their first HS football game, my daughters first time being asked to Homecoming… it all makes it worth it.

It comes with some challenges too. I’ll deal with those challenges to have the other 90% experience of being a Father.

Me and my two year old watched the SpaceX rocket last night and she was so fired up.

We’re headed to Havasu next weekend and all she can talk about is kneeboarding lol. And we do that on a 1987 relic .

I wouldn’t change anything in our life.

 

[Gelcoater]

Apparently it’s not allowed in today’s schools.

Wasn’t that what made school lunch time so much fun when you were a kid? I would trade food with my friends for items I wanted more than what my Mom packed me for lunch in elementary school.

My GF’s twin 7 year old sons got in trouble at school for sharing lunch. It’s so bizarre since they’re from the same household. Apparently the helicopter moms of the past and food allergies have led to banning sharing any food including between twin brothers.

Just a Friday observation about todays societal environment for you all lol

I can understand the rule about food sharing and kids with food allergies.
I know a few with that problem and it’s a real thing.
But good grief. How about some common sense approach of enforcing it?

Twins swapping chips of different flavor or something isn’t going to effect any other kid.

If I was the parent there I’d probably buy a new lunch bag big enough to pack both of their lunches, just to screw with them

 

[D19]

As crazy as this shit can be and, I don’t disagree with you but, being a Dad is pretty fucking awesome. This topic is one-tenth of the stuff we have to deal with as parents so it averages out.

I’m a kid myself when I’m with my kids. Seeing the amazement and excitement on their face the first time they visit Disneyland, how excited they are to share their wins and losses of basic life skills with you, their first HS football game, my daughters first time being asked to Homecoming… it all makes it worth it.

It comes with some challenges too. I’ll deal with those challenges to have the other 90% experience of being a Father.

X2. Never wanted to be a parent when I was younger and now I couldn’t imagine life without my daughter. The joy totally outweighs the difficulties. Every morning it’s like I can’t wait til she gets up so we can play or watch cartoons before I go to the office. Never knew I could love someone so much. Being a dad is awesome.

 

[Wizard29]

As crazy as this shit can be and, I don’t disagree with you but, being a Dad is pretty fucking awesome. This topic is one-tenth of the stuff we have to deal with as parents so it averages out.

I’m a kid myself when I’m with my kids. Seeing the amazement and excitement on their face the first time they visit Disneyland, how excited they are to share their wins and losses of basic life skills with you, their first HS football game, my daughters first time being asked to Homecoming… it all makes it worth it.

It comes with some challenges too. I’ll deal with those challenges to have the other 90% experience of being a Father.

Yeah, I can understand the joy or satisfaction some (most) people get out of having kids if that's where they find it. I just never had any desire and never felt that's where I'd find mine. My wife never has either. But I do see that it is worth it for many people.

Reading stuff like this topic and observing the things people go through with their kids just reinforces my perspective. Outside of morons wanting to bring this kind of shit into the workplace, my life is pretty peaceful and empty of the stupidity. I can't imagine purposely doing something (having a kid) to cause myself to have to be involved in it and actually paying the associated price to do so.

My toys, my dogs, and my wife produce far less headaches.

 

[Tank]

My daughter is a Kindergarten teacher at a charter school in Orange County. It's even wierd there. They are a 'nut free' school due to allergies.

They also can't talk about celebrate or decorate for holidays. All of them. No Halloween, No Thanksgiving (Fall holiday), No Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza (Winter holiday), Easter, Passover (Spring holiday), etc. Super odd.

Buddies wife became a teacher about 7 years ago. Grade school in Ventura county. They told her this year they are enforcing teaching sex education to 3rd graders. She said “nope, won’t do that”. They gave her her pink slip a month ago. Saw her in the store a few weeks ago and she was like, “the public school system in this state is so fucked up it’s shocking.” This was only one part of the fuckery public schools do. She was like I’m out, good riddance.

 

[gqchris]

It's far easier not to have kids. I couldn't imagine having to worry about all this shit like a lot of you guys do.

I regret waiting so long to have them, honestly. I am 50 and a father of a toddler.

I can 100% assure you I was on your frame of mind. Up until the day she was born.

I can only sum it up like this. I did not know what true love was until I had a child. 100%. I never knew you could love someone so much. And I "love" my wife, but this is next level primal Im talking about.

 

[EmpirE231]

I regret waiting so long to have them, honestly. I am 50 and a father of a toddler.

I can 100% assure you I was on your frame of mind. Up until the day she was born.

I can only some it up like this. I did not know what true love was until I had a child. 100%. I never knew you could love someone so much. And I "love" my wife, but this is next level primal Im talking about.

 

[Tank]

I have never regretted having kids. I do wish I started earlier. Looking to retire in a couple years and will still have kids in school. But oh well. World traveling and doing wtf I want every day will just have to wait a couple more years after retirement. Give me more time to be involves with them anyway.

 

[Wizard29]

I regret waiting so long to have them, honestly. I am 50 and a father of a toddler.

I can 100% assure you I was on your frame of mind. Up until the day she was born.

I can only sum it up like this. I did not know what true love was until I had a child. 100%. I never knew you could love someone so much. And I "love" my wife, but this is next level primal Im talking about.

Just never had the desire. Not even remotely.

I'm not 50 yet and I can't imagine doing it now. It's too late for us.

I'll just have to find my joy in fast boats, cars, and off-road vehicles.

Darn.

 

[TimeBandit]

One of our grand kids is starting pre school.

Initial paperwork includes instructions to never send your own kid to school with nuts, food that was prepared in the same facility as nuts, or containers that ever held food that may have been in contact with nuts.

That is nuts.

We are not talking sharing, this is for the kids own consumption. So no PBJ's for life?

 

[rivrrts429]

My toys, my dogs, and my wife produce far less headaches.

This we completely agree on lol

Just never had the desire. Not even remotely.

I'm not 50 yet and I can't imagine doing it now. It's too late for us.

I'll just have to find my joy in fast boats, cars, and off-road vehicles.

Darn.

Nothing wrong at all with either way of thinking. I have an appreciation for both viewpoints and can understand all of it.

It was a bitch figuring out how to balance all of that myself when I had young kids and my career was just getting started. One child is low functioning special needs so that complicated it further. Racing dirt bikes, racing SXS’s, boats and home projects but ultimately it worked out.

GQ Chris summed it up much better than I ever could. He phrased it well.

Regardless if anyone has kids or doesn’t this government/education behavior has ripple effects for all of us. The government can, and will, find their way into our homes by any means possible. Government has gotten so bloated there’s no turning back for them. They have to keep feeding the monster and this is one way of thousands they will infect everyday life.

Cheers

 

[4Waters]

One of our grand kids is starting pre school.

Initial paperwork includes instructions to never send your own kid to school with nuts, food that was prepared in the same facility as nuts, or containers that ever held food that may have been in contact with nuts.

That is nuts.

We are not talking sharing, this is for the kids own consumption. So no PBJ's for life?

Yeah, I'm not reading the labels, if it's got nuts in it, it won't go to school

 

[rivrrts429]

Me and my two year old watched the SpaceX rocket last night and she was so fired up.

We’re headed to Havasu next weekend and all she can talk about is kneeboarding lol. And we do that on a 1987 relic .

I wouldn’t change anything in our life.

Nothing better than that experience. Tomorrow I’m taking my youngest (15) in a 400mph flying tube to Hawaii. She hasn’t been on a plane in 10 years. I fly a couple times a week for work. It’s an afterthought to me and mundane but necessary but, I’m actually excited to fly, because she is.

Sometimes it’s the smallest of things whether it be knee boarding or just a moment together watching SpaceX or a plane flight. That’s what matters most.

 

[Cobalt232]

Do they celebrate pride month?

Luckily, they are out by June...

 

[hawgty55]

If you had a kid with allergies, you would think differently about the above post. Me and my wife spent 4 hours in the ER with our son when he was 5 years old after the school let all the kids have a build you own waffle at snack time. Thats when all the toppings , including peanut butter were added to the toaster waffles.
2 Epi shots and 4 hours in the ER later, then the school having to go thru new training for child allergies. When the kids are small, they really dont understand what can happen. It is up to the parents and adults to guide them.

Did yall not know about his allergy at that age? Is that how yall found out?

 

[17 10 Flat]

Attended school in the 50"s and 60's never met one student with an allergy. Heck little league baseball, boy scouts still never anyone with an allergy.

What changed?

 

[hallett21]

Attended school in the 50"s and 60's never met one student with an allergy. Heck little league baseball, boy scouts still never anyone with an allergy.

What changed?

There’s a pretty compelling argument that vaccines have caused it. I’m sure our food plays a big part as well.