Is Anyone not bring treats for DC's class for Birthday?

[Anonymous]

Am I a bad mother for not making it a big deal on DC's birthday? I wonder if DC is the only one not bring a treat for the class.

Any suggestions on what to bring to share with class?

[Anonymous]

We brought popcorn because we had allergy issues in the classroom.

[Anonymous]

I'm confused. First you said she didn't bring anything, then you ask what to bring.

[Anonymous]

I always just made cupcakes the night before. Kids generally like cupcakes and the birthday kid likes getting to hand out a treat to the classmates.

[Anonymous]

I always let my birthday kid bring munchkins from DD that we get that morning. Except for one of my kids, who prefers to bring Entemann's soft chocolate chip cookies.

[Anonymous]

Not allowed by our school, thankfully. Don't need my kids getting sugar loaded junk for every one of the 20+ birthdays. What about kids with allergies?

[Anonymous]

Our school doesn't allow bday treats, thank goodness. This is a new rule, and it makes things so much easier.

[Anonymous]

Just ask the teacher what she prefers. Done.

[Anonymous]

Our school says to bring in treats during lunch time in the cafeteria.

Bdays are announced each morning during announcements so if your kid's school does that too it might be a bigger deal than you think.

Why wouldn't you bring treats? You can be treat-free the other 364 days of the year. It's ok to indulge on a birthday, I promise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not allowed by our school, thankfully. Don't need my kids getting sugar loaded junk for every one of the 20+ birthdays. What about kids with allergies?

We don't want the other kids to miss out on fun traditions over our allergies. We are happy to send in our own treats so the birthday kid can enjoy his/her day. Just please try to remember to give the teacher a heads up a day or so in advance so that we can send in an alternative treat.

PS, the diabetic kids parents feel the same way. They just need the carb counts so they can adjust their meds before lunch.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I think it is pretty bad of you to not want to make your child's birthday special. We always send in treats.

[Anonymous]

Our school only wants store bought stuff with the ingredients listed. There are also number of kids with gluten and peanuts allergy

I send in goody-bags with individually packet rice Krispy treats, goldfish packets, ring pop, fruit by the foot and a few small toys (pencils, erasers, tattoos) . I also slip in a thank you note. It is easy to distribute..

OP, I don't think that you should feel bad. In my culture kids birthdays are very important. Its a way to thank the universe for giving our kids to us, and for marking one more year that passed safely. Life is short, celebrate to the full extent the good fortune life gives you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our school only wants store bought stuff with the ingredients listed. There are also number of kids with gluten and peanuts allergy

I send in goody-bags with individually packet rice Krispy treats, goldfish packets, ring pop, fruit by the foot and a few small toys (pencils, erasers, tattoos) . I also slip in a thank you note. It is easy to distribute..

OP, I don't think that you should feel bad. In my culture kids birthdays are very important. Its a way to thank the universe for giving our kids to us, and for marking one more year that passed safely. Life is short, celebrate to the full extent the good fortune life gives you.

I like your expression of gratitude.
Children are indeed a gift, (not a 'right').

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not allowed by our school, thankfully. Don't need my kids getting sugar loaded junk for every one of the 20+ birthdays. What about kids with allergies?

So all kids should suffer because one kid gas allergies? No.

[Anonymous]

I get the school safe two bite cupcakes at whole foods.