When Food is a Weapon: Parental Liability for Food Allergy Bullying

Shu, D'Andra Millsap

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“… 6 , 10 , 19 However, when parents are shunned, labelled a ”helicopter parent” or worse still, not believed, this creates a heightened sense of anxiety and fear and can significantly impact QoL, increase social isolation, and lead to feelings of guilt. 6 , 20 …”

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Parent perceptions in managing children with food allergy: An Australian perspective

Stockhammer

Katelaris

Simpson

et al. 2020

World Allergy Organization Journal

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Introduction Food allergy affects up to 10% of Australian children, and living with food allergic children can be challenging for parents. This study explored parental perceptions and knowledge as they navigate a new reality of keeping their child safe. Methods Parents of children with food allergies completed an online food allergy survey in 2015. Questions explored health knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) as well as quality of life (QoL) through the inclusion of the Food Allergy Quality of Life — Parental Burden instrument (FAQL-PB). Notification of the survey included advertisements to more than 700 randomly selected Australia-wide preschools, 44 allergy specialists, and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia. Responses were tabulated and analysed. Results Of the 400 participants who logged on, 357 commenced the survey and 318 finished. Questionnaire analysis showed that 44.1% of parents (n = 135) hesitated to use an adrenaline auto-injector and may be influenced by a classification system where symptom severity is not universally understood. While 79% would sign up to a national Anaphylaxis Registry, intention to participate in clinical trials using vaccines was disclosed by only 56%. Allergen labelling and community acceptance continue to be the most challenging aspects of managing a food allergy, and 50% of parents reported that food allergy played a role in choosing a preschool or primary school. Overall, quality of life for participants was influenced more by gender (male) and age of the child than where they lived — capital city or regional location; however, regional participants were more frustrated over lack of appreciation relating to the seriousness of food allergy (p = 0.010). Conclusion Results highlight the need for educational strategies for both the food allergy community and public, particularly in regional areas, since there is a perceived lack of appreciation as to the seriousness of food allergy. Educational resources and relevant networks are required to support parents and caregivers in the management of children with food allergy.

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Parent perceptions in managing children with food allergy: An Australian perspective

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Katelaris

Simpson

et al. 2020

World Allergy Organization Journal

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“…Parents and children also discussed the resistance from other parents and classmates. When food is banned, classmates' parents can be vocal often criticizing the policy or even ignoring it 33 . This is concerning because when parents outwardly resist or ignore food allergy policies in the school, it may send a message to their child that it is okay to be inconsiderate of the dangers posed to the allergic child, and may even provide confirmation that the allergic child should be singled out 33 .…”

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“…When food is banned, classmates' parents can be vocal often criticizing the policy or even ignoring it 33 . This is concerning because when parents outwardly resist or ignore food allergy policies in the school, it may send a message to their child that it is okay to be inconsiderate of the dangers posed to the allergic child, and may even provide confirmation that the allergic child should be singled out 33 . Only one school had a documented policy regarding food allergy bullying, and conversely, one school required children with food allergies to wear a different color name tag.…”

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A Qualitative Investigation of Parent and Child Perceptions of School Food Allergy Policies in the United States

Vollmer

Girsch

Foster

2021

Journal of School Health

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BACKGROUND Many schools implement well‐intentioned food allergy policies; however, may not ease parents'/children's worry and concern. The purpose of this study was to (1) explore children's and parents' perceptions their school's food allergy policy and (2) compare these perceptions to the documented school policy. METHODS Children ages 8 to 18 with a food allergy and their parents (N = 18 pairs) across the US completed one‐on‐one semi‐structured, audio‐recorded phone interviews. School food allergy policies were collected from school websites. Content analysis was applied to the transcriptions by two investigators to identify themes among parents and children. RESULTS Parents and children described policies may impact the child's social and/or emotional well‐being. Many opportunities for improvement were provided by parents and children. There is a wide variation in food allergy policies across the schools in this study, and overall, parents and children thought that policy enforcement needs to be improved. CONCLUSIONS With so much variation in food allergy policies in schools coupled with inconsistent enforcement, parents and children may feel unsafe or unsupported by the school. Schools should adopt a team‐ or whole‐school approach to develop and enforce policies that help protect children with food allergies.

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When Food is a Weapon: Parental Liability for Food Allergy Bullying

Cited by 2 publications

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Parent perceptions in managing children with food allergy: An Australian perspective

Parent perceptions in managing children with food allergy: An Australian perspective

A Qualitative Investigation of Parent and Child Perceptions of School Food Allergy Policies in the United States

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