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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Man, a lot of people on this board just do not care about others. Personally I would be happy to accommodate this request. No, the other person does not have an obligation to stop bringing the snack, but it's a fairly small thing one caretaker can do to make another a little less anxious. I don't think it's that big of a deal to ask. [/quote]

it isnt about not caring, it is absolutely an ineffective way to reduce allergy exposure and gives allergy parents a false sense of control. nut free schools have more incidents compared to non-nut free schools because they rely on no nuts vs other mitigation techniques 
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Why can't it be both? It's easy enough to care for others and also help parents of young children learn to mitigate exposure. It's really not a big deal and the caretakers might get to know each other better. [/quote]

nope sorry, your feel good feelings dont actually reduce risk. it makes parents and kids more comfortable and less diligent and thats where mistakes happen. Oh Carol I asked our baker about nuts for the cupcakes and they are nut free- not understanding that it has to be a nut free facility  AND susie homemaker cupcakes were made in the same kitchen she made her kids PBJ that morning.

OP- if your son has a life threatening peanut allergy look into the allergy dogs that can sniff nuts, even trace amounts.

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You have a nasty attitude. Must be lonely to move through the world thinking that no one should help you or even deserves to help you. [/quote]

I have an attitude about people who think their feelings trump peer-reviewed research. I have an attitude when you tell me I am wrong even though my kid has an allergy and this is what was directed to us by our allergist. Help is not truly help is this case. It isnt loading groceries or assisting with a girl scout party- it is life-threatening so if you dont have the expertise of a physician or the experience of being an allergy parent you should take some notes and stop trying to hoist your "help" onto people. [/quote]

Good lord, get a grip. No one said you were wrong or try to usurp your allergists' directions or even force kids to try their "peanut free snacks."

You make it seem like we don't agree with allergy research. Maybe reframe your perspective to see that parents do want to prevent harm from allergy exposure. Do you also respond this way when people set out "nut free" and non-candy bowls at Halloween?  [/quote]

yet again you think you can prevent harm- you cannot and you are not listening to allergy experienced parents. it is similar to talking over minorities when they tell you what is wrong and your like no no no you are just bitter, this is a better way- we are helping seeeeeee.

non-candy treats are not food but still a risk. most allergy parents buy safe food for their kids on halloween and let them trick-or-treat and then donate the candy they get and give them parent-selected items. 
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Oh now you're comparing yourself to an oppressed person's lived experience? That's really offensive and delusional. Get a grip. [/quote]

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