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[quote=Anonymous]I also have a kid with severe food allergies. There is no way to know why OP’s friend did not bring up her kid’s allergy (again). This is on OP’s friend.

However, OP’s attitude screams a lot of negative feelings towards this “friend” and her friend’s child who has a life threatening health condition. I hope one of you will have the guts to cut the ties. This is not how adult friends behave.

As for those of you who claim no big deal. Allergens are everywhere and exposure can happen even with the best precautions in this world. Both parents and kids who have these allergies are fully aware. It is all about minimizing the risks and differentiating between levels of potential danger in different environments. Having a bag of mixed candy is asking for trouble (broken/open pieces increasing the risk of ingredients directly on other candy and wrappers, child accidentally confusing two different types of candy, etc.). The kid knew to be careful, so someone taught him well. He was also disappointed that adults in his life didn’t think well enough about him in this situation (goes both to his own and his friend’s mom).

I would never say a word to another parent who didn’t care enough, I would just adjust my and my child’s safety expectations around this person and family.

But, I do see it as a lack of basic decency not to ask about allergies for any party regardless of age. I did this before having a child with allergies too.

So, OP: count your lucky stars (if you care about the child who was left in your care) and don’t look for sympathy for your “goof”. And, cut off the “friend”.[/quote]

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