tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post3685211307622990897..comments2024-03-15T17:19:43.362-05:00Comments on Crystal Cattle: Chicago bans school lunchesCrystal Cattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510248725846780674noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post-61519552226277658022011-04-12T09:26:31.896-05:002011-04-12T09:26:31.896-05:00I was on the opposite side of this coin. Our fami...I was on the opposite side of this coin. Our family was very poor. We struggled to make ends meet. We kids qualified for the free lunch program at school, and I was always eternally grateful to have a hot meal provided for me at lunch.texwisgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15510099344729038541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post-66701005467666849752011-04-12T09:41:11.702-05:002011-04-12T09:41:11.702-05:00I agree with you. Some of the meals served around...I agree with you. Some of the meals served around here arent very healthy, so I think a packed lunch every once in a while would be a healthier option.<br><br>www.thisfarmfamilyslife.blogspot.comSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17149294851736916344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post-47861692131092334362011-04-12T09:50:25.787-05:002011-04-12T09:50:25.787-05:00This outrages me! No government official or otherw...This outrages me! No government official or otherwise should have the right to say my child can not bring their lunch from home.<br><br>We don't qualify for free lunches and therefore my children will take a sandwich or leftovers from the night before which is cheaper than the school lunch. <br><br>There is no way I could stand for this. What about the children who hate the schools lunches? They don't eat? Go hungry all day? Don't study or pay attention as well due to hunger? This is just outrageous!<br><br>Can you tell that I hate the government deciding such small issues? They are crowding in more and more everyday and I try harder and harder to push them out!<br><br>*off soapbox now*<br>Great blog glad you commented on mine so that I could follow yours.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07305823518495161691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post-55294348366777526812011-04-12T14:16:47.758-05:002011-04-12T14:16:47.758-05:00This is wild! Thanks for posting as I had not see...This is wild! Thanks for posting as I had not seen/heard about this article before now. I don't like this idea simply because many will tell you that school lunches are actually very unhealthy (if they're being honest about the quality of meat school's can afford) so it seems to me that many students bringing lunches from home are most likely bringing healthier meals. Now I'm in no way knowing the free reduced lunch program - ANY lunch is healthier than none at all, however, I do disagree with students being disallowed to bring their own meals. Perhaps the family doesn't qualify for free reduced lunch but that doesn't mean they can afford the $2 EVERY day, especially when they could save and send leftovers or 'cheaper sandwich' options. Wow - life is crazy these days. What's next?!catherineleighcrockerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03090615410743867145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post-14640746289013519332011-04-12T14:40:36.021-05:002011-04-12T14:40:36.021-05:00Holy cow... seriously? That's retarded, espec...Holy cow... seriously? That's retarded, especially because HSUS will see that as a step into that school for the meatless monday and eventually meatless week. Geez... come on people...<br><br>In high school we had open campus lunch and they've gotten away from that... but geez!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05620304858463524343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post-1632493649497510872011-04-12T16:11:08.425-05:002011-04-12T16:11:08.425-05:00This totally irritates me. Umm, 30% of calories co...This totally irritates me. Umm, 30% of calories consumed at school--a kid that wants to binge all day is going to do it even if you give them the "perfect lunch" and I totally agree with you on the MM comment.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07759070512652952764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post-16593218845646656462011-04-12T17:19:50.145-05:002011-04-12T17:19:50.145-05:00Aside from hyjacking a parent's right to feed ...Aside from hyjacking a parent's right to feed their child as they see fit, there are so many other considerations here that I find it hard to imagine this would stand up legally. What about a parent's right to feed their child culturally appropriate foods or, foods that meet religious beliefs or requirements? Many foods are altogether taboo or taboo during certain time frames in many cultures. How this school board could ever meet those requirements for all the cultures that are representative of their student body is beyond me. It sounds more likely that they are trying to subsidize a school lunch program by forcing participation rather than relying on their cafeteria to serve up foods that students or their parents would them want to eat on a regular basis. As a parent, I would absolutely challenge this, and I'm sure many will.Suzie Salmonhttp://urbancountrystyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post-50689490240606197352011-04-12T17:24:45.798-05:002011-04-12T17:24:45.798-05:00In our small town school, the lunch provided by th...In our small town school, the lunch provided by the cafeteria is really awesome! Mostly homecooked meals and very little pre-cooked. So we are lucky to have that option for only $2.50 per day. My kids WANT to eat the school lunch!<br><br>That being said, I don't think anyone has the right to judge what a parent decides is right for their children to eat. I hate to see kids who eat chips and a soda for lunch, but you can't force them to eat healthy! Offer the option at a reasonable price, and it is up to individual to decide--not the principal!<br><br>I realize it may have something to do with the reduced price lunches being funded with government payments. But if the child doesn't eat, they don't receive those payments either.Rancher Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09761837297164534283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post-84608884211003026242011-04-12T22:11:42.935-05:002011-04-12T22:11:42.935-05:00I am a food scientist and have worked on some of t...I am a food scientist and have worked on some of the breaded, fried "meat" products that are sold to institutions including schools. Almost would rather have a meatless meal. (And that from a beef lover!) The only upside I could see is they could reduce outside allergens. I'm sure they'd pretty much eliminate peanuts from everything since that can be a debilitating allergy.Summerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770169997244537373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post-29566791070761127932011-04-13T14:01:42.123-05:002011-04-13T14:01:42.123-05:00So glad you left a comment on Country Farmgirl, or...So glad you left a comment on Country Farmgirl, or I never would have found you. I appreciate your blogging very much. I cannot agree more, the fed is taking too much upon itself, can't do a good job in anything, and they still want to take away more of our freedom to think and live. It's not the government's purview to do anything but protect us as a country so that citizens are free and safe to pursue their livelihood. Schools are just that, schools. They, nor the government, are there to determine what is best for each individual. It is still, and must remain, solely the parent's right to raise and feed their children, and NO ONE ELSE! The only reason this is taking a foothold as acceptable school and government practice is because too many parents seem to like the idea of someone else making the decisions for them. Vigilance is key here. Good thing most of us do not wish to give up our rights, OR our responsibilities! There! One more Soapbox done!TASOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10725045486369367054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post-5305793175744792972011-04-13T20:09:10.632-05:002011-04-13T20:09:10.632-05:00I just can't figure why kids bringing their ow...I just can't figure why kids bringing their own lunch if they choose to is bad. Don't we have more important things to worry about in our educational system?thefarmerslifehttp://thefarmerslife.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790327154193097194.post-63670204620712304862011-04-18T19:58:44.098-05:002011-04-18T19:58:44.098-05:00I think this is just another way for the governmen...I think this is just another way for the government to regulate our kids. If I want to pack my kids lunches, I think I have the right to. I just totally disagree with this! :( So sad it is coming to this!! :( ErinHealthy Branscomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407601790786018819noreply@blogger.com