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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are activities that food centric?   I'm thinking about activities DS does with his friends, either that a parent hosts or we do, and none revolve around food. Sure, food may be a part of it (like a birthday party) but adjustments can be made because of an allergy[/quote]

Yes, food is part of daily life multiple times a day and also part of almost every gathering.  If there's an end of season party, would you expect food?  Does your soccer team bring snacks after the games?  Have you ever had people to your house and NOT offered them something?

I don't normally have to think about these things, but one of my kid's friends is a highly allergic kid.  The general rule is to not serve this child ANY food ever.  If there's a party, I buy a few packaged foods I know are safe (that I double check with the mom on!) so that child feels included.  But often child will still only eat what the mom brings because that's what safest for the child.  When this kid comes for a playdate, I don't offer a snack etc.  (side note, this kid also goes to FAI in CA for treatment, but don't want to be accused of being a plant.  I don't know why they don't go somewhere closer, but also if that was option I am sure they would have done that...)

Anyhow, food is huge in our daily lives. So yes I can appreciate how fraught it is for some parents to navigate.

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