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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
Hi All!
I partly need to vent. But, I'm also looking for advice on how to handle.
Included in my child's school fees, breakfast and snack are baked into the
price. Of course, there are no gluten free options. And even though my child
won't be consuming the food, I need to pay the full price. Ok. I'm doing it.
But now every activity my child is involved in, when there is a special event,
I'm expected to pay the "food" fee and there is no food (other than a drink)
available for her. So, not only are we paying the expensive costs of gluten
free food - we are also paying for other kids to eat food full of gluten (bagels
for breakfast & subs for lunch). Kind of like a triple whammy. I've put up with
it, but the latest activity has me ticked off. They asked about food allergies
up front. I explained that I would bring my child's food - but got charged
anyway. When I politely asked if I needed to pay for my child - I faced a
extremely defensive person that said the other kids need to eat. I paid -
because I don't want to create a problem for my child or cause any
embarassment. Now a polite email has gone to everyone explaining that you
need to pay the money ($10) even if your child will not be eating the food.
What child will eat $10 worth of bagels and subs anyway? I'm sure they
wouldn't miss my $10. Some might say, it is only $10 - BUT - I'm already
paying a lot extra for gluten free food. And, it is happening at school and
several activities and any special events that we attend. Isn't the extra price
for GF food enough of a burden for a person with Celiac Disease to bear?
Are you all faced with this issue? I'm looking for successful ways that you
may have handled this.
Regards,
Laura
** Please remember some posters may be WHEAT-FREE, but not GLUTEN-FREE **
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