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For example, Yu Ying bans ALL NUTS from the school.  No peanut butter sandwiches.  Kind of ridiculous - I understand some kids have bad nut allergies, but why do we have to assume the whole school does?  And why can't the kids with allergies be taught what they must avoid?[/quote]

Actually, for some kids it is not a matter of what they must avoid.  MOST kids with nut allergies are VERY clear on what they can have.  The issue is that some kids have allergic reactions at the slightest contact.  So if a kid before them at a lunch table or a desk had peanuts and left residue, that triggers an allergic reaction in some kids.

At my DS' school (midsize private), they have a couple kids who have very severe nut allergies.  They have a designated area for them to eat lunch and all the kids understand that nuts are not allowed in that area.  The teachers in their classes also wipe down their desks before class. And all the staff has been trained to deal with episodes as well.  I guess it is a slight hassle but it is not that big of a deal. [/quote]

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