Discussion: Cafeteria Worker Quits After Having To Take Lunch Away From Student Who Fell Behind In Payment

Adults are so childish.

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This kind of harassment of people who happen to be without money at a certain time, and harassing and embarrassing their children in their public schools: I think it’s not just rude it’s unconscionably blatant discrimination. Not only will it affect their child in his/her social setting, it could affect the child’s attitude toward school and toward getting education in general, all for a few measly dollars in lunch money? Come on, America. Schools DO offer free lunches to children whose parents fall into poverty, but that is not reviewed on a weekly or monthly basis; usually reviewed only once or twice a school year. It should be easy for a parent to enrol their child in free lunches, or put a month of them on a school lunch credit plan for a month or so, until the parent is back to work and able to afford it again.

Some large cities, Philly and Boston for example, have eliminated the charges for ALL STUDENTS for food and offer free breakfast and lunches to all, no matter of income of parents. The fees are partially federally paid, partially paid as just a part of the tax base of the city that supports schools. Teachers and staff have to pay, guests to the school are asked to pay, but students get food as part of their nurturing educational plans. This should be nationwide. We can afford to feed our children.

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The policy says students from kindergarten through sixth grade will lose their hot lunch and get a sandwich and fruit if their parents owe more than $25. Older students get no lunch at all if their parents owe that much.

Just the right age to make a kid hate school and starve half the school day…entering his/her adolescence. Sorry but that is not just rude, embarrassing, retaliatory, and insensitive to the needs of the STILL-GROWING-CHILD… THAT is inhumane.!

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Somebody looks like they haven’t missed many lunches —

That is not necessary.

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Even when they do something admirable, let’s not miss an opportunity to publicly shame an overweight woman.

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I got your point the first time … but just had to post again ??

Thought your first one lacked… weight ? ? —

Obesity in this country is a cancer that is on par with alcoholism and drug abuse — It costs more in lost productivity and medical expenses here than most of the other free countries of the world… combined —

Google it sometime — Maybe a few more people saying it’s unacceptable is what’s needed … rather than ignoring it or defending it —

Why don’t you stop your concern trolling and concentrate on yourself? It sure sounds like you have some of your own issues to work out, honey. Whatever. I guess the only way you can feel good about yourself is making completely predictable jokes on the internet about people trying to make a difference in the world. I’m sure you haven’t made one difference in your entire life so have a good life. :slight_smile:

Nice of you to take on the job.