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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]While I agree that OP's son needs to be responsible for his allergy, at the same time, that's no excuse for his father not to help with reinforcing the responsibility.  The father should be modeling the right behavior for his son and that he isn't is beyond ridiculous.  13 year olds may still need some coaching and reinforcement, especially when their lives are at stake!  OP's husband is an ass.[/quote]

OP here.

Thank you for articulating what I feel. I'm guessing a couple of PPs before you don't realize that a 13 year old is still young and immature. My son has inattentive ADHD and while he has taken temporary responsibility for himself when he knows he's on his own, like at a birthday party, it's easier for him to rely on us when we're together, because the ADHD makes it hard for him to focus and multitask.

I find it just too sad for words that I have to protect him from his own father and tell him: "Remember to ask Dad whether there are any nuts when he hands you food." It's not even food DS grabs for himself - he would remember to ask in that situation. Sigh.[/quote]

I'm a middle school teacher who has previously posted.  At 13, this is your son's responsibility.  He should not be relying on anyone else, including you, to ask about the ingredients in the foods he eats.  Certainly he can ask you clarifying questions (Mom, are sesame seeds nuts?) but he should know to ask EVERY SINGLE TIME.  It is absurd that you are saying you need "to protect him from his own father" like his father was abusing him or something.[/quote]

YES!

I agree 100% with the teacher.[/quote]

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