Results: Since so many young children are deathly allergic to peanuts and tree nuts, should peanuts and tree nuts be banned in public schools?
Published on 09/17/2014
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Since so many young children are deathly allergic to peanuts and tree nuts, should peanuts and tree nuts be banned in public schools? Yes
36%
733 votes
No
39%
795 votes
Undecided
24%
485 votes
- such children should not be in schools
- less worry
- na
- they shouldn't eat them
- banning nuts will not prevent allergic reactions
- only with younger grades
- might as well ban everything else
- because my kids shouldn't have to not eat what they like. now a nut free area, i do agree with
- my grandson is allergic to peanuts...even if he doesn't have them in hand,.
- teachers and staff should be aware and have precautions in
- show me the statistics of all these kids dying from peanut allergies
- because some children might like them and not be allergic.
- f
- just in case kids don't know
- so no one has a serious reaction by accidentally consuming them
- health issue
- my kids take peanut butter sandwiches in their lunches.
- let children wear something that let others know this child is allergic to anykind of nuts.
- it is not fair to those who are not allergic
- other students shouldnt be denided them
- because it is too dangerous for children to be protected against nuts and peanuts in schools.
- why punish the other kids?
- dangerous
- its the parents responsibility to inform the school about their child's allergy
- nonsense
- some children are allergic to everything except peanuts.
- b
- education
- dangerous
- why ban them for everyone?
- .
- casue they can set of child real bad if are allergic
- safe is better then sorry
- so no one accidently comes in contact with them
- no need to
- already are
- because some people can eat them
- 1
- if you have the problem, deal with it
- some kids may not know or ignore that they are allergic to peanuts
- idk
- not sure
- because so many people aren't
- because of the danger of allergys
- uh, risk of death
- because it is such a small number and should be addressed by individuals and not collectivelyd
- not all children are allergic.
- to not harm a child
- it dosen't effect everyone
- harmful and can beak out if a jar is opened in the same room. some are highly allergic
- why chance it
- na
- too many kids allergic
- some arent some are, the parents should warn the school before hand
- they are banned in the schools where i live.
- some parents dont know if their child is allergic
- i like peanuts
- maybe from being served in schools
- dont know
- safty
- because my son can eat all that stuff.
- because it is really harmful to some people
- they should have to deal with it.
- to avoid issues with allergies
- allergies
- to protect those that need it
- dunno
- wimps
- god created them and they should not be refused unless you have an allergy to them.
- i am one of those who is allergic and it is a constant problem
- a single persons allergy shoul dnot affect the entiore schiool
- xx
- you never know what foods they are in
- so obvioius.
- because other people like peanut butter sbd its a good source of protein
- most people are not allergic, so why deny the benefits of peanuts.
- peanuts and tree nuts is good food
- there should be a sep area for kids to eat that have the allergy
- unsure
- children with allergies should give diet restrictions to the school
- cater to the majority
- kids should be able to eat what they want.
- it might not seem fair to the other kids to be deprived of nuts etc. but better than to see a classm
- are there really that many?
- na
- allergy
- many can have peanuts, food should be labeled for others that cannot .
- majority rules
- better safe
- anaphalactic reactions can kill!!
- we never had this issue as kids, why should be so important now
- what about those not allergic
- so not to kill the children
- just in casee a hcild decides to get some
- kids are kids and eat without thinking
- kids should know to stay away. its not fair to other kids.
- because it's to hard to keep up with children's allergy when they are small
- not all children are allergic
- would eliminate the danger
- in canada they are banned in schools, as well as ( and this is soooo stupid) the wow butter
- i can see peanuts yes but other things no, then your child can stay home for lunch
- for safety
- safety of the children
- because young children are deathly allergic ! duh !
- people with medical issues should learn to deal with them themselves.
- child and teachers should be aware of problem
- there are many other food allergies. should we ban all food in public schools?
- na
- they will hurt children
- not everyone is allergic
- you would end up banning everything
- because
- n/a
- for that reason
- kids with allergies should know to stay away from them
- just a good idea
- well, i assume this will be a problem for them lifelong, so they need to be educated in how to avoid
- as its harmful to some kids
- dangerous to the children
- n/a
- safer environment for those children that are severely allergic.
- some children are allergic to other foods and need nuts in their diet
- why punish everyone when this could be monitered.
- why put them at risk
- i thought they were already?
- have a nut free zone
- not applicable
- parents and children are responsible for them not ingesting nuts, not the school
- kids should be taught not to eat other kid's food so there is no risk of an allergic reaction
- choic
- i'm not sure that would be fair
- i am not sure if they should or not
- not fair for everyone else
- eliminates potential problems
- didn't have to deal w/that
- not every kid is allergic to peanut butter
- it's impossible to eliminate all allergens, so they should learn strategic coping mechanisms
- na
- idk
- na
- to save any childs life is worth the ban
- so kids dont get sick
- because more children are not allergic
- ok
- the parent should make that childs lunch is if they are allergic
- natural selection
- why take the chance
- some children are very much tempted when away from home
- so no one will die
- equality
- it is worth it if even one child can be saved
- better safe than sorry.
- they already are banned at my children's school.
- shouldnt effect evryone
- should there even be public schools?
- it is harmful to the people who are allergic
- i would really like to know why so many children are allergic to peanuts and tree nuts.
- better to be safe than sorry
- children with allergies shouldn't have access to them.
- according to the health website, less than 4% of children have any allergy to peanuts at all.
- could be accessable to children with allergies
- it's fatal to some kids... in my sons school they are banned
- it's not fair to the majority who aren't allergic.
- because that infringes on the right of students who do not have allergies.
- peanuts good
- so it creates a more healthy.
- deaths
- not sure
- this way there could never be an accident
- kids need to be protected
- dont seem fair yet concerned for those who could die
- because other people like them....
- they are too dangerous
- to save lives
- schools should just monitor the situation
- because of allergies
- why should my child have to suffer because of another's misfortune?
- already are at schools in my county.
- safty reasons/respect
- need to get tuff
- but they should definitely warn those affected.
- many more children have no such allergy
- its rediculous
- they should not be banned. simply separate the kids at lunch time. others should not impose on other
- cause some people are allergic to other food should we also ban that too?
- health hazard
- because peanut butter is a staple in some households
- children know what they have allergic reaction from
- because some students having allergy to nuts.
- idk
- why punish the kids who can eat these nuts?
- to ensure safety
- don't eat them if you are allergic, ffs i'm not depriving my child of food
- my nephew won't eat anything but peanut butter sandwiches
- don't punish everyone
- n/a
- just in case
- to be safe
- why should others have to give up things they like
- don't have children
- public schools does'nt know about your child with allergic to peanuts
- n/a
- not worth the risk.
- students need to be properly educated
- cause they're healthy if kids arent allergic and provide proper nutrients for kids who are vegetaria
- na
- niys
- why risk it?
- cross contamination
- you can't ban just one food because there are other foods kids are allergic to.
- don't want to kill the students
- because the slighest slip up of a slip up within the school puts the child at risk of a fatal episod
- because when your child has to take his/her lunch, pb sandwiches might be all some parents can affor
- don't punish everybody, kids need to learn to deal with this.
- the child should know by time they go to school what to avoid
- they can have designated areas for peanut free
- to save medical problems in school
- because some like them
- very dangerous
- i know an autistic child that will only eat peanut butter sandwiches. can we ban his lunch?
- because it's not fair to the kids who aren't allergic to nuts
- build up tolerances
- it's not really that many kids, the nuts are very nutricious.
- its not fair for the outher kids. she should be tought to wash there hands
- safety
- too many people allergic
- why should all kids be punished because a few can't eat something? needs to be clearly labeled.
- the allergies
- nut allergies account for about 2% of allergies.
- n/a
- not that many are 'deathly'allergic
- na
- they usually are, anyway.
- nuts and especially peanut butter is a staple for many children and they should be able to have that
- no
- so kids do not get sick.
- they should be banned in the classroom the child is in.
- why punish all for a few
- just thesmell of food can make someone sick
- na
- what about the children that will only eat nut foods?
- my sister in law's nephew is allergic to peanuts, and even the slightest contact could hurt him!
- na
- the parents need to educate their children about the things they are allergic to.
- there are not so many.
- so that accidents like this can happen to children it is very scary for a child to go thru!!
- no reason
- na
- someones gonna die
- safety
- they already are!
- the risk
- because you would not want someone's child to die from this
- unless they're forced down their throats by another kids, they would never come into contact.
- to avoid a serious situation.
- because of allergies
- i guess because of those that are deathly allergic.
- because its not worth the risk
- you do not what child may have an allergic. to ensure the safety of all children all peanuts a
- because if they aren't a child could die and the school would be responsible for their death
- other people have rights too, and peanut butter is cheap and nutritious.
- health issues.
- is too big a risk for some kids
- these allergies can be severe and life threatening
- it would take away from other children
- just don't allow children to food.
- a child needs to be taught asap what they can never have.
- not everybody is the same.
- as soon as the parents know about the allergy they should be taught to be alert and vigilant in rega
- there are a lot of poor families that get it free at pantries & from wic
- safe
- i don't know enough about the arguments in favor or against such a measure.
- it is not fair to the other children
- people should be able to eat what they want
- no
- why not let the allergic kids ieat in their own cafeteria
- chance of coming in contact
- elemetary schools only, just when child is too young to notice or question a product
- they no they should\nt eat them the allergents
- zzzzzzzz
- should not take unnecssary risk
- their are alot of things with out them made at places that use them in other things
- not worth a person dying over a peanut
- my daughter is but others should be able to eat them.
- the children with allergys must be protected
- save lives
- they do not need to be there
- not everyone should have to give up something for a few.
- because if you're gonna ban public consumption of foods people are allergic to; start with seafood!!
- why should the non allergic kids be denied the access to food?
- some believe that they can give their children those things because it won't affect other children.
- to popular in foods
- cause they cause death in children!
- there is too much risk of their coming in contact with nuts
- young children who are allergic can just stay away from those whom eat them
- a lot of children don't eat meat, so peanut butter is their main protien source.
- kids could die or get very sick by accident.
- only a minority of children are allergic
- i dont know
- not fair to other children. schools can have a designated area for peanut free students
- because if banned all food children are allergic to we wouldn't have any food at schools.
- just find out who can not have them
- nobody needs to have nuts and peanuts in school and i'd rather my grandson not die
- they should not be used in the kitchen, but other children should be able to use them.
- i'm allergic to peanuts and i like to be in an allergy free environment
- n/a
- not sure
- well, if so many are allergic why put kids at risk?
- it's not fair to those without allergies,
- what if they were allergic to ohter things would they be banded
- better to be safe than sorry
- to keep the kids safe
- when nutty buddies (ice cream) were banned in elementry school, a lot of kids were sad.
- get homeschooled.
- not everybody is allergic and the ones who are know to stay away
- it is up to the parents to educate thier children to stay away from what they are allergic to.
- cant hurt
- some can eat it..
- for safety reasons
- it takes away other children's rights to have them
- .
- if they dont eat them they should be fine
- this is why files should be thorough. all doctor/health related paperwork should be up to date.
- why should that child suffer because somebody wanted peanuts.
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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na | 0.55% | 11 |
n/a | 0.30% | 6 |
idk | 0.15% | 3 |
not sure | 0.15% | 3 |
dangerous | 0.10% | 2 |
. | 0.10% | 2 |
better to be safe than sorry | 0.10% | 2 |
because of allergies | 0.10% | 2 |
safety | 0.10% | 2 |
no | 0.10% | 2 |
such children should not be in schools | 0.05% | 1 |
less worry | 0.05% | 1 |
they shouldn't eat them | 0.05% | 1 |
banning nuts will not prevent allergic reactions | 0.05% | 1 |
only with younger grades | 0.05% | 1 |
might as well ban everything else | 0.05% | 1 |
because my kids shouldn't have to not eat what they like. now a nut free area, i do agree with | 0.05% | 1 |
my grandson is allergic to peanuts...even if he doesn't have them in hand,. | 0.05% | 1 |
teachers and staff should be aware and have precautions in | 0.05% | 1 |
show me the statistics of all these kids dying from peanut allergies | 0.05% | 1 |
because some children might like them and not be allergic. | 0.05% | 1 |
f | 0.05% | 1 |
just in case kids don't know | 0.05% | 1 |
so no one has a serious reaction by accidentally consuming them | 0.05% | 1 |
health issue | 0.05% | 1 |
my kids take peanut butter sandwiches in their lunches. | 0.05% | 1 |
let children wear something that let others know this child is allergic to anykind of nuts. | 0.05% | 1 |
it is not fair to those who are not allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
other students shouldnt be denided them | 0.05% | 1 |
because it is too dangerous for children to be protected against nuts and peanuts in schools. | 0.05% | 1 |
why punish the other kids? | 0.05% | 1 |
its the parents responsibility to inform the school about their child's allergy | 0.05% | 1 |
nonsense | 0.05% | 1 |
some children are allergic to everything except peanuts. | 0.05% | 1 |
b | 0.05% | 1 |
education | 0.05% | 1 |
why ban them for everyone? | 0.05% | 1 |
casue they can set of child real bad if are allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
safe is better then sorry | 0.05% | 1 |
so no one accidently comes in contact with them | 0.05% | 1 |
no need to | 0.05% | 1 |
already are | 0.05% | 1 |
because some people can eat them | 0.05% | 1 |
1 | 0.05% | 1 |
if you have the problem, deal with it | 0.05% | 1 |
some kids may not know or ignore that they are allergic to peanuts | 0.05% | 1 |
because so many people aren't | 0.05% | 1 |
because of the danger of allergys | 0.05% | 1 |
uh, risk of death | 0.05% | 1 |
because it is such a small number and should be addressed by individuals and not collectivelyd | 0.05% | 1 |
not all children are allergic. | 0.05% | 1 |
to not harm a child | 0.05% | 1 |
it dosen't effect everyone | 0.05% | 1 |
harmful and can beak out if a jar is opened in the same room. some are highly allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
why chance it | 0.05% | 1 |
too many kids allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
some arent some are, the parents should warn the school before hand | 0.05% | 1 |
they are banned in the schools where i live. | 0.05% | 1 |
some parents dont know if their child is allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
i like peanuts | 0.05% | 1 |
maybe from being served in schools | 0.05% | 1 |
dont know | 0.05% | 1 |
safty | 0.05% | 1 |
because my son can eat all that stuff. | 0.05% | 1 |
because it is really harmful to some people | 0.05% | 1 |
they should have to deal with it. | 0.05% | 1 |
to avoid issues with allergies | 0.05% | 1 |
allergies | 0.05% | 1 |
to protect those that need it | 0.05% | 1 |
dunno | 0.05% | 1 |
wimps | 0.05% | 1 |
god created them and they should not be refused unless you have an allergy to them. | 0.05% | 1 |
i am one of those who is allergic and it is a constant problem | 0.05% | 1 |
a single persons allergy shoul dnot affect the entiore schiool | 0.05% | 1 |
xx | 0.05% | 1 |
you never know what foods they are in | 0.05% | 1 |
so obvioius. | 0.05% | 1 |
because other people like peanut butter sbd its a good source of protein | 0.05% | 1 |
most people are not allergic, so why deny the benefits of peanuts. | 0.05% | 1 |
peanuts and tree nuts is good food | 0.05% | 1 |
there should be a sep area for kids to eat that have the allergy | 0.05% | 1 |
unsure | 0.05% | 1 |
children with allergies should give diet restrictions to the school | 0.05% | 1 |
cater to the majority | 0.05% | 1 |
kids should be able to eat what they want. | 0.05% | 1 |
it might not seem fair to the other kids to be deprived of nuts etc. but better than to see a classm | 0.05% | 1 |
are there really that many? | 0.05% | 1 |
allergy | 0.05% | 1 |
many can have peanuts, food should be labeled for others that cannot . | 0.05% | 1 |
majority rules | 0.05% | 1 |
better safe | 0.05% | 1 |
anaphalactic reactions can kill!! | 0.05% | 1 |
we never had this issue as kids, why should be so important now | 0.05% | 1 |
what about those not allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
so not to kill the children | 0.05% | 1 |
just in casee a hcild decides to get some | 0.05% | 1 |
kids are kids and eat without thinking | 0.05% | 1 |
kids should know to stay away. its not fair to other kids. | 0.05% | 1 |
because it's to hard to keep up with children's allergy when they are small | 0.05% | 1 |
not all children are allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
would eliminate the danger | 0.05% | 1 |
in canada they are banned in schools, as well as ( and this is soooo stupid) the wow butter | 0.05% | 1 |
i can see peanuts yes but other things no, then your child can stay home for lunch | 0.05% | 1 |
for safety | 0.05% | 1 |
safety of the children | 0.05% | 1 |
because young children are deathly allergic ! duh ! | 0.05% | 1 |
people with medical issues should learn to deal with them themselves. | 0.05% | 1 |
child and teachers should be aware of problem | 0.05% | 1 |
there are many other food allergies. should we ban all food in public schools? | 0.05% | 1 |
they will hurt children | 0.05% | 1 |
not everyone is allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
you would end up banning everything | 0.05% | 1 |
because | 0.05% | 1 |
for that reason | 0.05% | 1 |
kids with allergies should know to stay away from them | 0.05% | 1 |
just a good idea | 0.05% | 1 |
well, i assume this will be a problem for them lifelong, so they need to be educated in how to avoid | 0.05% | 1 |
as its harmful to some kids | 0.05% | 1 |
dangerous to the children | 0.05% | 1 |
safer environment for those children that are severely allergic. | 0.05% | 1 |
some children are allergic to other foods and need nuts in their diet | 0.05% | 1 |
why punish everyone when this could be monitered. | 0.05% | 1 |
why put them at risk | 0.05% | 1 |
i thought they were already? | 0.05% | 1 |
have a nut free zone | 0.05% | 1 |
not applicable | 0.05% | 1 |
parents and children are responsible for them not ingesting nuts, not the school | 0.05% | 1 |
kids should be taught not to eat other kid's food so there is no risk of an allergic reaction | 0.05% | 1 |
choic | 0.05% | 1 |
i'm not sure that would be fair | 0.05% | 1 |
i am not sure if they should or not | 0.05% | 1 |
not fair for everyone else | 0.05% | 1 |
eliminates potential problems | 0.05% | 1 |
didn't have to deal w/that | 0.05% | 1 |
not every kid is allergic to peanut butter | 0.05% | 1 |
it's impossible to eliminate all allergens, so they should learn strategic coping mechanisms | 0.05% | 1 |
to save any childs life is worth the ban | 0.05% | 1 |
so kids dont get sick | 0.05% | 1 |
because more children are not allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
ok | 0.05% | 1 |
the parent should make that childs lunch is if they are allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
natural selection | 0.05% | 1 |
why take the chance | 0.05% | 1 |
some children are very much tempted when away from home | 0.05% | 1 |
so no one will die | 0.05% | 1 |
equality | 0.05% | 1 |
it is worth it if even one child can be saved | 0.05% | 1 |
better safe than sorry. | 0.05% | 1 |
they already are banned at my children's school. | 0.05% | 1 |
shouldnt effect evryone | 0.05% | 1 |
should there even be public schools? | 0.05% | 1 |
it is harmful to the people who are allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
i would really like to know why so many children are allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. | 0.05% | 1 |
children with allergies shouldn't have access to them. | 0.05% | 1 |
according to the health website, less than 4% of children have any allergy to peanuts at all. | 0.05% | 1 |
could be accessable to children with allergies | 0.05% | 1 |
it's fatal to some kids... in my sons school they are banned | 0.05% | 1 |
it's not fair to the majority who aren't allergic. | 0.05% | 1 |
because that infringes on the right of students who do not have allergies. | 0.05% | 1 |
peanuts good | 0.05% | 1 |
so it creates a more healthy. | 0.05% | 1 |
deaths | 0.05% | 1 |
this way there could never be an accident | 0.05% | 1 |
kids need to be protected | 0.05% | 1 |
dont seem fair yet concerned for those who could die | 0.05% | 1 |
because other people like them.... | 0.05% | 1 |
they are too dangerous | 0.05% | 1 |
to save lives | 0.05% | 1 |
schools should just monitor the situation | 0.05% | 1 |
why should my child have to suffer because of another's misfortune? | 0.05% | 1 |
already are at schools in my county. | 0.05% | 1 |
safty reasons/respect | 0.05% | 1 |
need to get tuff | 0.05% | 1 |
but they should definitely warn those affected. | 0.05% | 1 |
many more children have no such allergy | 0.05% | 1 |
its rediculous | 0.05% | 1 |
they should not be banned. simply separate the kids at lunch time. others should not impose on other | 0.05% | 1 |
cause some people are allergic to other food should we also ban that too? | 0.05% | 1 |
health hazard | 0.05% | 1 |
because peanut butter is a staple in some households | 0.05% | 1 |
children know what they have allergic reaction from | 0.05% | 1 |
because some students having allergy to nuts. | 0.05% | 1 |
why punish the kids who can eat these nuts? | 0.05% | 1 |
to ensure safety | 0.05% | 1 |
don't eat them if you are allergic, ffs i'm not depriving my child of food | 0.05% | 1 |
my nephew won't eat anything but peanut butter sandwiches | 0.05% | 1 |
don't punish everyone | 0.05% | 1 |
just in case | 0.05% | 1 |
to be safe | 0.05% | 1 |
why should others have to give up things they like | 0.05% | 1 |
don't have children | 0.05% | 1 |
public schools does'nt know about your child with allergic to peanuts | 0.05% | 1 |
not worth the risk. | 0.05% | 1 |
students need to be properly educated | 0.05% | 1 |
cause they're healthy if kids arent allergic and provide proper nutrients for kids who are vegetaria | 0.05% | 1 |
niys | 0.05% | 1 |
why risk it? | 0.05% | 1 |
cross contamination | 0.05% | 1 |
you can't ban just one food because there are other foods kids are allergic to. | 0.05% | 1 |
don't want to kill the students | 0.05% | 1 |
because the slighest slip up of a slip up within the school puts the child at risk of a fatal episod | 0.05% | 1 |
because when your child has to take his/her lunch, pb sandwiches might be all some parents can affor | 0.05% | 1 |
don't punish everybody, kids need to learn to deal with this. | 0.05% | 1 |
the child should know by time they go to school what to avoid | 0.05% | 1 |
they can have designated areas for peanut free | 0.05% | 1 |
to save medical problems in school | 0.05% | 1 |
because some like them | 0.05% | 1 |
very dangerous | 0.05% | 1 |
i know an autistic child that will only eat peanut butter sandwiches. can we ban his lunch? | 0.05% | 1 |
because it's not fair to the kids who aren't allergic to nuts | 0.05% | 1 |
build up tolerances | 0.05% | 1 |
it's not really that many kids, the nuts are very nutricious. | 0.05% | 1 |
its not fair for the outher kids. she should be tought to wash there hands | 0.05% | 1 |
too many people allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
why should all kids be punished because a few can't eat something? needs to be clearly labeled. | 0.05% | 1 |
the allergies | 0.05% | 1 |
nut allergies account for about 2% of allergies. | 0.05% | 1 |
not that many are 'deathly'allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
they usually are, anyway. | 0.05% | 1 |
nuts and especially peanut butter is a staple for many children and they should be able to have that | 0.05% | 1 |
so kids do not get sick. | 0.05% | 1 |
they should be banned in the classroom the child is in. | 0.05% | 1 |
why punish all for a few | 0.05% | 1 |
just thesmell of food can make someone sick | 0.05% | 1 |
what about the children that will only eat nut foods? | 0.05% | 1 |
my sister in law's nephew is allergic to peanuts, and even the slightest contact could hurt him! | 0.05% | 1 |
the parents need to educate their children about the things they are allergic to. | 0.05% | 1 |
there are not so many. | 0.05% | 1 |
so that accidents like this can happen to children it is very scary for a child to go thru!! | 0.05% | 1 |
no reason | 0.05% | 1 |
someones gonna die | 0.05% | 1 |
they already are! | 0.05% | 1 |
the risk | 0.05% | 1 |
because you would not want someone's child to die from this | 0.05% | 1 |
unless they're forced down their throats by another kids, they would never come into contact. | 0.05% | 1 |
to avoid a serious situation. | 0.05% | 1 |
i guess because of those that are deathly allergic. | 0.05% | 1 |
because its not worth the risk | 0.05% | 1 |
you do not what child may have an allergic. to ensure the safety of all children all peanuts a | 0.05% | 1 |
because if they aren't a child could die and the school would be responsible for their death | 0.05% | 1 |
other people have rights too, and peanut butter is cheap and nutritious. | 0.05% | 1 |
health issues. | 0.05% | 1 |
is too big a risk for some kids | 0.05% | 1 |
these allergies can be severe and life threatening | 0.05% | 1 |
it would take away from other children | 0.05% | 1 |
just don't allow children to food. | 0.05% | 1 |
a child needs to be taught asap what they can never have. | 0.05% | 1 |
not everybody is the same. | 0.05% | 1 |
as soon as the parents know about the allergy they should be taught to be alert and vigilant in rega | 0.05% | 1 |
there are a lot of poor families that get it free at pantries & from wic | 0.05% | 1 |
safe | 0.05% | 1 |
i don't know enough about the arguments in favor or against such a measure. | 0.05% | 1 |
it is not fair to the other children | 0.05% | 1 |
people should be able to eat what they want | 0.05% | 1 |
why not let the allergic kids ieat in their own cafeteria | 0.05% | 1 |
chance of coming in contact | 0.05% | 1 |
elemetary schools only, just when child is too young to notice or question a product | 0.05% | 1 |
they no they should\nt eat them the allergents | 0.05% | 1 |
zzzzzzzz | 0.05% | 1 |
should not take unnecssary risk | 0.05% | 1 |
their are alot of things with out them made at places that use them in other things | 0.05% | 1 |
not worth a person dying over a peanut | 0.05% | 1 |
my daughter is but others should be able to eat them. | 0.05% | 1 |
the children with allergys must be protected | 0.05% | 1 |
save lives | 0.05% | 1 |
they do not need to be there | 0.05% | 1 |
not everyone should have to give up something for a few. | 0.05% | 1 |
because if you're gonna ban public consumption of foods people are allergic to; start with seafood!! | 0.05% | 1 |
why should the non allergic kids be denied the access to food? | 0.05% | 1 |
some believe that they can give their children those things because it won't affect other children. | 0.05% | 1 |
to popular in foods | 0.05% | 1 |
cause they cause death in children! | 0.05% | 1 |
there is too much risk of their coming in contact with nuts | 0.05% | 1 |
young children who are allergic can just stay away from those whom eat them | 0.05% | 1 |
a lot of children don't eat meat, so peanut butter is their main protien source. | 0.05% | 1 |
kids could die or get very sick by accident. | 0.05% | 1 |
only a minority of children are allergic | 0.05% | 1 |
i dont know | 0.05% | 1 |
not fair to other children. schools can have a designated area for peanut free students | 0.05% | 1 |
because if banned all food children are allergic to we wouldn't have any food at schools. | 0.05% | 1 |
just find out who can not have them | 0.05% | 1 |
nobody needs to have nuts and peanuts in school and i'd rather my grandson not die | 0.05% | 1 |
they should not be used in the kitchen, but other children should be able to use them. | 0.05% | 1 |
i'm allergic to peanuts and i like to be in an allergy free environment | 0.05% | 1 |
well, if so many are allergic why put kids at risk? | 0.05% | 1 |
it's not fair to those without allergies, | 0.05% | 1 |
what if they were allergic to ohter things would they be banded | 0.05% | 1 |
to keep the kids safe | 0.05% | 1 |
when nutty buddies (ice cream) were banned in elementry school, a lot of kids were sad. | 0.05% | 1 |
get homeschooled. | 0.05% | 1 |
not everybody is allergic and the ones who are know to stay away | 0.05% | 1 |
it is up to the parents to educate thier children to stay away from what they are allergic to. | 0.05% | 1 |
cant hurt | 0.05% | 1 |
some can eat it.. | 0.05% | 1 |
for safety reasons | 0.05% | 1 |
it takes away other children's rights to have them | 0.05% | 1 |
if they dont eat them they should be fine | 0.05% | 1 |
this is why files should be thorough. all doctor/health related paperwork should be up to date. | 0.05% | 1 |
why should that child suffer because somebody wanted peanuts. | 0.05% | 1 |
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