tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881392039192210298.post7515572717782169252..comments2023-10-04T07:43:37.311-07:00Comments on Bento Anarchy: Fruit FridayNatakiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04998609011509372774noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881392039192210298.post-80594980715279849352012-09-10T16:38:04.631-07:002012-09-10T16:38:04.631-07:00You could use this as a lesson in balance and unde...You could use this as a lesson in balance and understanding. If A-Chan really likes pizza day,perhaps you could explain to her the important points you have about it and why you like to do things a little differently. "Pizza's great every once in awhile,but I think this way is amazing and delicious because...(various reasons.) "<br /><br />Also,have you tried talking to the school about it? Perhaps talking to the PTA about using another way of giving out the pizza aside from paper plates..I'm not really sure what it could be,but there must be something out there.<br /><br />If it really is to raise money for the class, I at least applaud them for trying...As someone who is only a step away from becoming an educator,I already know how important money is to schools. I'm not sure about the every week thing,but their reasons are very pure. They're not trying to trample on you,they likely are trying to be creative in a time where people just don't care about the educational system anymore.<br /><br />Please,take a deep breath and try to calm down over it. If this is your one complaint about your daughter's school be grateful for that and the fact you are able to make bento for A-Chan. I grew up very poor and only had school food to eat...How do you think I felt? Even I knew how terrible most of it was for me!<br /><br /> Ultimately,A-Chan will go out into the world with what you've taught her and will make her own decisions. If she does end up really liking pizza,I'm sure at the same time she'll love everything you taught her as well. She may learn to just walk on the line between excess and health while many of us simply stick with the easier side or taking what we can get. <br /><br />You're doing great,don't be discouraged...And just try and be happy that your school cares enough to try and get money for itself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881392039192210298.post-12622817385534086152012-09-07T17:07:17.694-07:002012-09-07T17:07:17.694-07:00I hear you on all of the above! What I can sugges...I hear you on all of the above! What I can suggest is that children can be encouraged to bring in their own reusable plate and utensils. Perhaps, if your parent community is strong, parents can help volunteer to assist in washing plates after eating. We just held our annual welcome back pancake breakfast, and students (although teens) could wash their own plates and utensils in big pans of soapy water that staff replenished. Something to think about...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881392039192210298.post-36767200334752244872012-09-07T08:25:50.223-07:002012-09-07T08:25:50.223-07:00I don't think you're over reacting. I som...I don't think you're over reacting. I sometimes get frustrated when all around me act as though waste and environmental issues have no importance. I get upset when I hear about people spraying their yards with pesticides. I get mad when people sit in the car in a parking lot with the engine running, so they can have the a/c on while one goes into a store to shop. Lately I've been disgusted with NPR for continuously running ridiculous stories, probably underwritten by Monsanto, saying that organic food is no better for you than conventionally grown. Sometimes it's all too much. Don't worry yourself to death. We all do the best we can. Bliss Doubtnoreply@blogger.com