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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a death sentence for my NK.  There is already so much she has to miss out on in life due to a severe anaphylactic allergy to peanuts.

I’m not saying your kid can’t go to the park and eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for a picnic.  Wash their hands, etc.  But having your kid run around on the equipment with a bag of Bamba’s leaving peanut oil residue on every surface means we can no longer play.

And I do understand we live in a “I, me and mine” society where it’s ok if not encouraged to get yours and do what you want because how your actions effect   others isn’t your problem.  I understand.  I’m sad, that’s not how I’m raising my kids but I get that’s a key American value especially in dog eat dog D.C. but can we just try to have a little concern for others?

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You’re the one who doesn’t care that some kids are severely sensitive eaters and that peanut foods might be all they’ll eat. [/quote]

Nope, you don't get to act like you care about "severely sensitive eaters". I have a child with ARFID and know several families with children with ARFID. It's an incredibly, kind, supportive community that is very sensitive to food allergies because it's entirely possible to have ARFID and food allergies.

Also, as this thread exemplifies, parents of kids without disabilities can be such selfish idiots. In my experience, parents of kids with disabilities can be much more open minded and caring about the challenges others are facing.

So much ugliness in this thread. What ugly hearts some of you have.[/quote]

Why do I have an ugly heart for saying that I will gladly put away any problematic foods or drinks while in public when asked, but that I will not refrain from ever eating and drinking in public JUST IN CASE? [/quote]

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