so when they say no food at the white house easter egg roll...

[Anonymous]

what do they really mean? Do they really expect preschoolers (and other kids) to go several hours without a snack? This seems like cause for trouble, particularly given the long lines for things. Could someone please enlighten me?

[Anonymous]

They have snacks for you.

[Anonymous]

Maybe the kids can pick a veggie of their choice from the White House garden? I'm sure that would go over well!

[Anonymous]

Thanks Obama...

[Anonymous]

Your kids can eat snacks while waiting in line.

[Anonymous]

Their daughter has food allergies

[Anonymous]

Ridiculous and entitled post, and I am usually the anti snark poster coming to the defense of many posters.

[Anonymous]

Why do people think their kids need to eat constantly? Give them meals and they will be fine.
- mom of toddler and preschooler

[Anonymous]

This is just one reason why the egg roll is a big PITA.

[Anonymous]

OP here. I ask because my child does have multiple food allergies. And maybe he can go the 2 hours inside the grounds without a snack, but then we still have to get home via metro and there are few things around the WH (I work a few blocks away and know the area) that he can eat. Maybe this makes me entitled, but I need to plan accordingly if they are going to confiscate all of his snacks.

[Anonymous]

Maybe take a pass on this event until he is older.

[Anonymous]

I definitely took snacks. Just do what everyone else does and put 4 fruit strips and 2 granola bars in the bottom of your make up bag. Honestly, no one will see them or care.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ridiculous and entitled post, and I am usually the anti snark poster coming to the defense of many posters.

+1

No food means no food. Those are two simple words.

[Anonymous]

Pack snacks for your kids to be eaten during the waiting. Have the DR note regarding the food allergy with you at all times. If it's can't be done, skip the event, or find foods nearby after event. Plan for your kids, don't expect others to do it for you or bent over to accommodate you. You have a choice.

[Anonymous]

But you can eat food in line. They might take it from you when you reach the security gate, but that's unlikely. I ate breakfast in line at the White House when the pope was here. They provided water bottles and gross health freak granola bars once you got inside.