tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post5596115758730736225..comments2024-03-28T23:38:22.511-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Bullying...with Food AllergiesMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-2946699233405126612013-06-19T13:18:32.207-07:002013-06-19T13:18:32.207-07:00I have an issue with the use of the word "bul...I have an issue with the use of the word "bullying" in this article. If a child is being teased or mocked for not being able to eat nuts, dairy, etc., then I agree that the child is being bullied. However, if other kids are purposefully putting a child's life in danger, then they have moved far beyond bullying and are now assaulting the child and should be arrested and/or psychologically evaluated.<br /><br />-Another StatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-53430851639665348182013-06-19T06:23:17.819-07:002013-06-19T06:23:17.819-07:00We had a parent bullying incident over this, with ...We had a parent bullying incident over this, with one parent deliberately sending in unusable treats after being repeatedly asked - then told - not to do so. <br />It was a bizarre situation.<br /><br />Oh myAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-75624269266513053652013-06-18T23:49:26.653-07:002013-06-18T23:49:26.653-07:00I am sure the bullying happens, but my experience ...I am sure the bullying happens, but my experience has been having my kid request that the treats I send in be gluten-free or whatever other allergy applies in her classroom. She said many of the kids want to bring treats that accommodate everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-73167788878539998222013-06-18T22:34:58.898-07:002013-06-18T22:34:58.898-07:00Thank you for bringing more attention to this incr...Thank you for bringing more attention to this increasingly important issue. There are 5.9 million kids in the U.S. with food allergies, and this number is growing every year. That's at least 1 in 13 children!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775982724247641294noreply@blogger.com