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Not cutting up DS’ grapes?

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moryn · 14/04/2026 16:18

I was approached by a member of staff at pick up today, to tell me that the kitchen staff expressed concerns that DS’ grapes were whole and not cut up.

He’s 7.5. He chews properly, sits still to eat etc.

I was under the impression that the guidance is for children aged 5 and below.

AIBU here?

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LizandDerekGoals · 14/04/2026 16:30

gamerchick · 14/04/2026 16:26

7 1/2 doesn't need grapes cut up. Fucking hell, no wonder kids are growing up with the world knocking them on their arse.

I'd probably stop.the grapes to shut the school up. Apparently were supposed to wipe their bums until comp.

And if they are male, well into their 40’s.

monicagellerbing · 14/04/2026 16:30

My son is 13 and I’d still cut them 🤣 they are so easy to choke on!

Trusttheawesome · 14/04/2026 16:29

They can be so distracted at school and behave in a very silly way over lunch, even if they are an angel at home.

I cut them up for in their school lunch, but not at home. Just do it.

gamerchick · 14/04/2026 16:26

7 1/2 doesn't need grapes cut up. Fucking hell, no wonder kids are growing up with the world knocking them on their arse.

I'd probably stop.the grapes to shut the school up. Apparently were supposed to wipe their bums until comp.

LizandDerekGoals · 14/04/2026 16:22

Yes i think yabu. Sat at your calm dining room table is very different to sat eating at school at lunch tome in a chaotic dining hall.

And, just to put the cutting up grapes task into perspective, how difficult is it to do, a task that takes under one minute, compared with the possible outcome of not doing so.