[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

To be fair, it is Birmingham, so that's probably where most of the food came from...

The only place in Birmingham like that is Villa Park.

[Toy Soldier]

The idea that it's "bratty" to not eat something that you find repulsive is so outdated I don't even know where to start.

Like I said... If the kid seems unwell or under-nourished then it's time to call in parents and figure out what's going on, take it further if needs be.

If she's NOT under-nourished then frankly it's no one else's ****ing business what she does or doesn't eat, just as with every other human being on the planet.

I'd also add here that even if she does have a problem (which from this story doesn't sound like the case at all) - the absolute worst thing you can do when someone has an eating disorder is FORCE them to eat. Actually no there is something worse. Forcing them to eat food that's been in a bin. How it's not obvious that this risks making an eating disorder 10x worse is beyond me. Engage your higher brain functions folks, step away from that indoctrinated "clear your plate!!" authoritarianism.

[glib]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

The idea that it's "bratty" to not eat something that you find repulsive is so outdated I don't even know where to start.

Like I said... If the kid seems unwell or under-nourished then it's time to call in parents and figure out what's going on, take it further if needs be.

If she's NOT under-nourished then frankly it's no one else's ****ing business what she does or doesn't eat, just as with every other human being on the planet.

I'd also add here that even if she does have a problem (which from this story doesn't sound like the case at all) - the absolute worst thing you can do when someone has an eating disorder is FORCE them to eat. Actually no there is something worse. Forcing them to eat food that's been in a bin. How it's not obvious that this risks making an eating disorder 10x worse is beyond me. Engage your higher brain functions folks, step away from that indoctrinated "clear your plate!!" authoritarianism.

You’re beginning to sound like you’re delivering a training session for the new woke PC dinner lady crew.

And whether or not someone has an ‘eating disorder’, throwing food, wasting it, in the bin, and being rude about it, is not ‘bratty’ to you then?

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by glib

You’re beginning to sound like you’re delivering a training session for the new woke PC dinner lady crew.



And whether or not someone has an ‘eating disorder’, throwing food, wasting it, in the bin, and being rude about it, is not ‘bratty’ to you then?

If you don't want to eat something you should throw it in the bin, not force it into your face. It isn't bratty in the slightest. If they insisted they wanted to be given something else - sure. Simply choosing not to eat something - no. The idea that it's "rude" not to eat food you don't want to eat is bizarre.

[glib]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

If you don't want to eat something you should throw it in the bin, not force it into your face. It isn't bratty in the slightest. If they insisted they wanted to be given something else - sure. Simply choosing not to eat something - no. The idea that it's "rude" not to eat food you don't want to eat is bizarre.

So if you made your wife a meal, and she threw it in the bin, calling it tasteless, you’d still think she was the best wife in the world. You’re a sponge.

[Beso]

Originally Posted by glib

So if you made your wife a meal, and she threw it in the bin, calling it tasteless, you’d still think she was the best wife in the world. You’re a sponge.

The question should be..

Would you make your wife take it out the bin and make her eat it.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

The idea that it's "bratty" to not eat something that you find repulsive is so outdated I don't even know where to start.

Like I said... If the kid seems unwell or under-nourished then it's time to call in parents and figure out what's going on, take it further if needs be.

If she's NOT under-nourished then frankly it's no one else's ****ing business what she does or doesn't eat, just as with every other human being on the planet.

I'd also add here that even if she does have a problem (which from this story doesn't sound like the case at all) - the absolute worst thing you can do when someone has an eating disorder is FORCE them to eat. Actually no there is something worse. Forcing them to eat food that's been in a bin. How it's not obvious that this risks making an eating disorder 10x worse is beyond me. Engage your higher brain functions folks, step away from that indoctrinated "clear your plate!!" authoritarianism.

Sorry but it is bratty, she could have just left it on her plate and said she wasnt hungry, chucking in the bin while complaining it was tasteless although it appears she didnt taste it, as it went into the bin wrapped is something you would call bratty in an adult so no different in a child

[Alf]

Basically a non story.

Child doesn't like Cheese sarnie.

I can't blame her, I wouldn't eat a sandwich without butter or margerine. I'd call the dinner lady over and tell her to either get it buttered or bring me a plate of chips instead.

[bots]

[arista]

Originally Posted by Alf

Basically a non story.

Child doesn't like Cheese sarnie.

I can't blame her, I wouldn't eat a sandwich without butter or margerine. I'd call the dinner lady over and tell her to either get it buttered or bring me a plate of chips instead.

Add Tomato and Lettuce.

[Alf]

Originally Posted by arista

Add Tomato and Lettuce.

Even a bit of Branston pickle or Piccalilli would make it better. Or even some crisps to make it a crisp and cheese sandwich.

[glib]

Originally Posted by Alf

Basically a non story.

Child doesn't like Cheese sarnie.

I can't blame her, I wouldn't eat a sandwich without butter or margerine. I'd call the dinner lady over and tell her to either get it buttered or bring me a plate of chips instead.

Schools are already on a tight budget

[Alf]

Originally Posted by glib

Schools are already on a tight budget

I'm sure they can afford a tub of "I can't believe it's not butter" just take some money out of the critical race theory funds.

[bots]

if the dinner lady had made her lick the bin it would have been a story

[glib]

Originally Posted by Alf

I'm sure they can afford a tub of "I can't believe it's not butter" just take some money out of the critical race theory funds.

What?

Money is spent on teachers, maintenance, resources, other food….. in an era where school budgets are smaller than ever as prices rise. One tub of quality butter is going for £5 at the moment. It has nothing to do with ‘critical race theory funds’….

[Crimson Dynamo]

My boy has 3 days off this week for inservice days


you could not make it up

[glib]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

My boy has 3 days off this week for inservice days


you could not make it up

Inset days are not uncommon

[jet]

In the not so distant past, kids were sent to the head to have their hands painfully caned for sucking a sweetie in class. They managed not to be 'traumatised'. I shudder to think how today’s kids are going to manage as adults if they are taught that they should be protected from every negative thing that happens to them and a drama made out of it.

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by jet

In the not so distant past, kids were sent to the head to have their hands painfully caned for sucking a sweetie in class. They managed not to be 'traumatised'. I shudder to think how today’s kids are going to manage as adults if they are taught that they should be protected from every negative thing that happens to them and a drama made out of it.

Advocating child abuse now, wonderful stuff.

[glib]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Advocating child abuse now, wonderful stuff.

In what sense is that ‘advocating child abuse’? I didn’t see you moaning about Alf’s post

[Jordan.]

Originally Posted by jet

In the not so distant past, kids were sent to the head to have their hands painfully caned for sucking a sweetie in class. They managed not to be 'traumatised'. I shudder to think how today’s kids are going to manage as adults if they are taught that they should be protected from every negative thing that happens to them and a drama made out of it.

Less bitter and resentful I'd imagine

[Beso]

Dinner lady needs sacked asap. This is completely unacceptable behaviour from a grown adult towards someone elses kid. What if the kid hadnt picked it out the bin...what was her next step?

[Glenn.]

Boomers quick to call the kid a brat. Shocking.

If she didn’t like the sandwich she didn’t like the sandwich.

[glib]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

Boomers quick to call the kid a brat. Shocking.

If she didn’t like the sandwich she didn’t like the sandwich.

Didnt Harry & Meghan once advocate to end world hunger or something

[Livia]

Let's not pander to picky eaters. Eight years old, you eat what you're given, within reason.