Teaching Kids about Gluten

[soutram]

I have a grade eight middle school core class and teach in Canada. I have been having troubles with gluten since my gallbladder removal last October.
This year I decided to just explain it to the kids to avoid problems, especially hurting a student's feelings when they offer me something or having them cause CC by accident.
I had a long talk with them on Tuesday about allergies and then they wanted to know all about my symptoms, how I handle it, etc... it was a wonderful and productive discussion. The kids have been great all week and are genuinely curious, they keep checking out what I am eating and asking questions.
I am so happy I just explained it to them and they reacted so wonderfully. I wish adults were as understanding and naturally inquisitive (which leads to discussions and more awareness).
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Sue
Gluten free since May 2008

[ostrich]

That's great to hear! I don't remember any of my teachers "coming out" about something like that. I'd be curious too. I'm glad you decided to talk to them.
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[aklap]

Well done Sue!! What a great way to "Spread the word".

I find that most people are curious about the GF lifestyle, what we eat, what we do in certain situations. Often times they will start reading labels and looking for GF foods - then tell you about them.
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Al

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

[nancw]

I venture a guess that this information will be quite useful to these kids, as food intols/allergies are on the rise. They are more than likely to encounter this in their lives at some point (look, they already have!).

Good job! Hope you can stay healthier because you now have these informed kids on your side.
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Nance

gluten, dairy, soy, rice, yeast and 99% grain-free

[superdog]

Thats awesome!! and great to hear that the kids are willing to learn about this!! You certainly are a great teacher and raising awareness without even meaning too Teachers have a tough job and I just wanted to say Kudos to you for doing a great job!!!
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Gluten is my cryptonite