1929crash Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 There may be more to it, but even if there is, this is just plain idiotic. A six-year-old has been suspended from school for taking a packet of Mini Cheddars in his lunch box.Riley Pearson’s parents must face his headteacher before the four-day ban for not having a “healthy and balanced” packed lunch ends on Monday. Mum Nicola Mardle, 24, said: “I would understand the exclusion if he was throwing tables around or bullying other children, but it is just ridiculous for a packet of Mini Cheddars.” She said Riley usually takes a sandwich, Choobs fromage frais, Dairylea Dunkers and the offending cheese flavoured crackers. Head Jeremy Meek said if the food policy at the school in Colnbrook, near Slough, Berks, is not adhered to it “potentially harms” the child. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/crackers-six-year-old-boy-3099500#ixzz2s7kP8rHh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steppenpig Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Let roll with the cheesy puns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ayatollah Buggeri Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 There is more to it: the child had repeatedly been sent to school with a lunchbox full of junk food, and the mother had ignored polite requests before the issue escalated. I'm sorry, but the entire contents of the child's typical lunch (with the possible exception of the sandwich, but I'd almost be willing to bet that it consisted of white bread and cheese) is complete junk. In particular, dairy foods have been shown to be astonishingly destructive to human health. Furthermore, getting kids used to fresh fruit and veg at precisely this age is the best way to avoid them beginning a lifetime habit of eating primarily the sort of stuff that will render them fat and disease-ridden. Kudos to the headmaster for drawing a line in the sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflux Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 There is more to it: the child had repeatedly been sent to school with a lunchbox full of junk food, and the mother had ignored polite requests before the issue escalated. I'm sorry, but the entire contents of the child's typical lunch (with the possible exception of the sandwich, but I'd almost be willing to bet that it consisted of white bread and cheese) is complete junk. In particular, dairy foods have been shown to be astonishingly destructive to human health. Furthermore, getting kids used to fresh fruit and veg at precisely this age is the best way to avoid them beginning a lifetime habit of eating primarily the sort of stuff that will render them fat and disease-ridden. Kudos to the headmaster for drawing a line in the sand. The study you quote appears to show that dairy foods are destructive to Chinese people's health. Which, I guess, isn't really that surprising, given that orientals tend to be not so good at digesting milk products as westerners. Many would argue that fatty foods like cheese are probably more nutritious for westerners than sugary stuff. Nothing wrong with fruit and veg though, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 There is more to it: the child had repeatedly been sent to school with a lunchbox full of junk food, and the mother had ignored polite requests before the issue escalated. Oh, the horror. Since when did parents serve schools, and not the other way around? Any parent with any balls would tell the headmaster to get stuffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The study you quote appears to show that dairy foods are destructive to Chinese people's health. Which, I guess, isn't really that surprising, given that orientals tend to be not so good at digesting milk products as westerners. Many would argue that fatty foods like cheese are probably more nutritious for westerners than sugary stuff. Nothing wrong with fruit and veg though, of course. The Chinese are not big on dairy produce! Nor the Arabs, due to lactose intolerance, so it always surprised me when there is so much yoghurt in Arabic countries! I don't know what a "mini cheddar is"! How does it roll? If it is indeed "real Cheddar" than that headmaster has insulted my National Cheese, and I invite him to a "gurning competition to the death"! :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Oh, the horror. Since when did parents serve schools, and not the other way around? Any parent with any balls would tell the headmaster to get stuffed. Perhaps the child will be erased from the form photo, like in the days of Comrade Stalin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19 year mortgage 8itch Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Let roll with the cheesy puns. It's crackers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19 year mortgage 8itch Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 There is more to it: the child had repeatedly been sent to school with a lunchbox full of junk food, and the mother had ignored polite requests before the issue escalated. I'm sorry, but the entire contents of the child's typical lunch (with the possible exception of the sandwich, but I'd almost be willing to bet that it consisted of white bread and cheese) is complete junk. In particular, dairy foods have been shown to be astonishingly destructive to human health. Furthermore, getting kids used to fresh fruit and veg at precisely this age is the best way to avoid them beginning a lifetime habit of eating primarily the sort of stuff that will render them fat and disease-ridden. Kudos to the headmaster for drawing a line in the sand. Case closed, hang the mother put the child into care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hovis Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Oh, the horror. Since when did parents serve schools, and not the other way around? Any parent with any balls would tell the headmaster to get stuffed. This is coming down from on high. Schools are going for the healthy-eating badge to tick a box and suspending a child for eating crisps gets them an extra big tick. That said I am appalled by what the majority of my friends let their kids eat these days, cheddars would count as a healthy option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 This is coming down from on high. Schools are going for the healthy-eating badge to tick a box and suspending a child for eating crisps gets them an extra big tick. That said I am appalled by what the majority of my friends let their kids eat these days, cheddars would count as a healthy option! A message from God? Nothing wrong with crisps, except the packets are too small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barlow Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The Chinese are not big on dairy produce! Nor the Arabs, due to lactose intolerance, so it always surprised me when there is so much yoghurt in Arabic countries! I don't know what a "mini cheddar is"! How does it roll? If it is indeed "real Cheddar" than that headmaster has insulted my National Cheese, and I invite him to a "gurning competition to the death"! :angry: The fermentation process significantly reduces the lactose content hence the relative digestibility of yoghurt and cheese compared to unfermented milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The fermentation process significantly reduces the lactose content hence the relative digestibility of yoghurt and cheese compared to unfermented milk I didn't know that!! I quite like the yogurt! Crikey, they like their treacle covered cakes though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gardener Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The child is called Riley. Case closed. Riley is one of those names which screams disruptive, feral Chav with no impulse control (and that's just the parents). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hovis Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The child is called Riley. Case closed. Riley is one of those names which screams disruptive, feral Chav with no impulse control (and that's just the parents). I didn't realise that, I'm with Katie Hopkins on this and think he should be permanently excluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The child is called Riley. Case closed. Riley is one of those names which screams disruptive, feral Chav with no impulse control (and that's just the parents). Do you not realise that the crib of Jesus was held up on Irish bricks, because some Scouser had stolen the alloy wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBell Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Does the school offer nutritious meals made fresh on the premises as an alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Does the school offer nutritious meals made fresh on the premises as an alternative. Five to one, it has a "sponsored" Cola dispenser. I'm glad I'm not at school today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBell Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Five to one, it has a "sponsored" Cola dispenser. I'm glad I'm not at school today! A friend told me (and I was never quite saw he wasn't winding me up) that his kids exercise books were all branded with walkers crisps logos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbeth79 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The Chinese are not big on dairy produce! Nor the Arabs, due to lactose intolerance, so it always surprised me when there is so much yoghurt in Arabic countries! I don't know what a "mini cheddar is"! How does it roll? If it is indeed "real Cheddar" than that headmaster has insulted my National Cheese, and I invite him to a "gurning competition to the death"! :angry: I was in Thailand and the locals kept pointing out that i smelt bad, drinking lots of milk make us smell to people who do not drink milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RentingForever Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Just to clarify - "mini cheddars" are cheesy crackers, like Ritz crackers. Nothing to do with your actual cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinker Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 In particular, dairy foods have been shown to be astonishingly destructive to human health. Europeans have a set of mutations which enable them to metabolise lactose: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lactose-toleraence/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Five to one, it has a "sponsored" Cola dispenser. I'm glad I'm not at school today! .....they sell mini-chedders in the tuck shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobloblob Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Let roll with the cheesy puns. Stone the PC do-gooders to death. After all, what else is a Roquefort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHERWICK Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Mini Cheddars are approximately 0.1% cheddar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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