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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm baffled.  Do your children not have Friends that they celebrate with? 
Can't believe so much whining over not having the entire world stop for your special snowflakes.

Our school.never had this, 10 years ago even[/quote]

I’m baffled that you can’t see beyond your wealthy privilege.

Have you not read this thread?  Two posters talked about how these in-class birthday celebrations were kind of a big deal for many of the kids at our lower-income school.  These families were not doing big parties at ZavaZone or SkyZone.  Plus, it’s not always possible to invite the entire class anyway.  Even for families who can afford these parties.

Bringing in Oreos to share with their classmates was a fun, low-key way for them to feel a bit special on their birthday.

But, who care, right?  Your kid gets a fun celebration with her friends and that’s all that matters.  [/quote]

We couldnt have afforded to bring treats for the whole class either. Very odd to me that someone would think being able to afford treats for all is equitable.

Other students have parents who are struggling with life and couldn't /wouldn't do this because they are struggling with mental health.
would hate to be the kid who has a birthday on the [b]same week as a kid with a mom who would actually bake cupcakes [/b]and bring them in while I'm sitting  there knowing my parent wasnt even showing up.
Imagine the privilege to believe all kids have caring involved parents who aren't struggling with mental disorders. Wow.
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Wow.  MCPS hasn’t allowed homemade treats for years.  Nobody’s mom is baking cupcakes.  Wow.  [/quote]

Wow. Imagine getting shooooook over home made vs store bought. [/quote]

You idiot, it’s because they can’t serve unlabeled food that might have allergens or razor blades in it. It’s a safety/liability issue. “Wow.”[/quote]

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