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connortaceptive....have you considered that this "One dumb arse mother who was too lazy to have a proper party" might possibly not be able to afford a party and was doing what she thought might be a nice way to acknowledge all the parents and children who had so kindly invited her child to their parties, and did not really consider the consequences.
Our school does not allow this to happen. They will allow healthy snacks and food only.
Have a word with the school and encourage them to take a stand. Most often the staff do not like the practice but feel obliged to give the stuff out, as this 'seems' to be what the majority want and also the kids are expecting it when they see the bags of goodies , and no teacher wants a riot.
Speak to a member of PTA if you cannot tackle the head and they can raise the issue.
In this day and age where we know good food and hydration can aid work, concentration and IQ, i'm sure all schools would take a stance if only they knew parents were bothered by the practice!
after all they only know what they see and unless told that the practice actually only keeps going out of peer pressure amongst the parents!!!.
My daUGHTER has many allergies so cannot partake anyway, and this would leave her out so from that single point of view it should be discouraged.
Already, we notice that my daughter is not invited to the parties as the parents see her many dietary needs as too much to take on.
A shame because she is just beginning to notice this and she shouldn't be treated differently at all.