tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post2713067764293113312..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Lunch LessonTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-77159594162889633282012-03-28T02:21:14.700-07:002012-03-28T02:21:14.700-07:00Vivian, thanks for sharing your story. I've k...Vivian, thanks for sharing your story. I've known people in the same position because of similar circumstances. In the two districts I've worked in, there's always a free lunch option for students (peanut butter and jelly) and the students use meal cards, so nobody knows who pays full, gets reduced, or has free lunch. It cuts down on bullying. I'm sorry your daughter had to go through that. It must've been hard to know about.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-7604197481056915782012-03-28T01:05:10.689-07:002012-03-28T01:05:10.689-07:00Theresa many years ago when I was a single Mom wit...Theresa many years ago when I was a single Mom with 3 little girls we were really battling and at times I had no money for lunch at school. Perceptive teachers noticed this and helped by giving the girls free lunches privately out of the view of the other children. Unfortunately some girls in my eldest daughter's class saw this and started taunting her and teasing her about being a poor girl and a beggar and all types of things. I never intervened with my daughter's battles as I wanted them to be independent and self sufficient but this one time I desperately wanted to talk to those girls. My daughter would not let me she insisted that she could deal with it herself. I am so glad that there are perceptive teachers like yourself that notice when a child does not have lunch. At the time it hurt terribly but it has helped form my daughter into the strong and compassionate woman that she is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15416821190060496527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-68325570963316630132012-03-26T10:00:41.973-07:002012-03-26T10:00:41.973-07:00Gemma, thank you. Now I keep an eye on this stude...Gemma, thank you. Now I keep an eye on this student to make sure he has lunch.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-47635264880053771522012-03-26T09:38:45.118-07:002012-03-26T09:38:45.118-07:00.. this is so touching... great to know people who..... this is so touching... great to know people who cares!Gemma|My Dailieshttp://gemsdaily.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-51345719099518999252012-03-22T06:32:23.330-07:002012-03-22T06:32:23.330-07:00Shelly, thanks for visiting. Nice to meet you!Shelly, thanks for visiting. Nice to meet you!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-29838828758908433182012-03-22T06:11:30.323-07:002012-03-22T06:11:30.323-07:00This is my first visit to your blog and I know I&#...This is my first visit to your blog and I know I've found a kindred teaching soul. Really enjoyed this!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-49248725392064701872012-03-21T02:21:21.846-07:002012-03-21T02:21:21.846-07:00LR, you must be busy! No, I don't think you c...LR, you must be busy! No, I don't think you commented before.<br /><br />Kids often have a lot of pressure we don't realize.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-42096708569192260802012-03-20T23:34:42.841-07:002012-03-20T23:34:42.841-07:00I've been so busy I can't even remember if...I've been so busy I can't even remember if I already commented on this.<br /><br />Very touching story. Reminds me of elementary school and all those poor little kids, trying their best... Sigh.LRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839870925431989156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-80694749483658973232012-03-15T02:21:13.505-07:002012-03-15T02:21:13.505-07:00Vicki, that's strange. I wonder if someone to...Vicki, that's strange. I wonder if someone took your son's sandwich. Maybe another child's mom really did forget to pack a sandwich! <br /><br />I think it's harder for kids now when so many parents work. He probably knew someone couldn't just hurry to the school. I had a child who was sick at the end of the day, but had to tough it out because nobody was home.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-31108723655432499742012-03-14T18:57:51.787-07:002012-03-14T18:57:51.787-07:00Wow, this post obviously struck a chord - congratu...Wow, this post obviously struck a chord - congratulations! Thanks for sharing this story. That poor boy. I remember how upset my son was when he opened his lunch at camp one summer and there was no sandwich (I still don't know how that happened. I had a very specific memory of making that sandwich. I searched for it everywhere I could think of and never found it). Luckily he does not have allergies and was able to have the PB&J the counselors kept on hand for such emergencies. So I can only imagine how much worse a child would feel when he has nothing and can't have anything. Good for you for noticing him and making a point of helping!Vicki Tremperhttp://www.vbtremper.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-51401641260701432082012-03-14T17:49:21.745-07:002012-03-14T17:49:21.745-07:00Aldrea, having an allergy that cuts out a lot of f...Aldrea, having an allergy that cuts out a lot of foods has got to be so difficult for kids. And it has to be hard for parents like you to always remember. I'd hug you right back!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-81612219896456420112012-03-14T17:01:09.124-07:002012-03-14T17:01:09.124-07:00Wow, my little girl only has a mild allergy to the...Wow, my little girl only has a mild allergy to the food dye 133 (most commonly found in sweets). It can be tough at times to find a treat for her when we're out if we forget to pack one.<br />I recall the looks she would give me when I told her she couldn't have it and can imagine that poor boy had a certain amount of frustration built up in there too. Makes me wish I could reach through the screen and hug you for helping him through a difficult time.Aldrea Alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05652344290376563676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-27422327096985990652012-03-14T02:48:57.886-07:002012-03-14T02:48:57.886-07:00Stephen, me too. There's too much deprivation...Stephen, me too. There's too much deprivation when I live.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-3526791912439543742012-03-14T02:48:33.578-07:002012-03-14T02:48:33.578-07:00Romance Reader/Riya, thanks for visiting. The com...Romance Reader/Riya, thanks for visiting. The comments have all been supportive--made me feel like I did something far bigger!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-16679331065556529442012-03-13T22:45:28.260-07:002012-03-13T22:45:28.260-07:00A most inspiring post. Its pays to be observant. I...A most inspiring post. Its pays to be observant. I hate seeing people with lack and going without.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-69232366485015771872012-03-13T21:21:10.290-07:002012-03-13T21:21:10.290-07:00Lovely post Theresa. Thanks for sharing this post....Lovely post Theresa. Thanks for sharing this post. I loved reading all the above comments too!<br /><br />RiyaRomance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-9743403229689862462012-03-13T17:39:32.991-07:002012-03-13T17:39:32.991-07:00Cherie, I agree. At least he doesn't have an ...Cherie, I agree. At least he doesn't have an airborne allergy.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-87845373804636311992012-03-13T17:38:29.644-07:002012-03-13T17:38:29.644-07:00Emily, we actually have a program in Cambridge whe...Emily, we actually have a program in Cambridge where they give out sandwiches in one park for kids who ask. There are too many hungry kids out there.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-45136844012054182952012-03-13T17:37:27.768-07:002012-03-13T17:37:27.768-07:00Jenny, ha! My kids know there's always PBJ if...Jenny, ha! My kids know there's always PBJ if they forget lunch--no way they'd starve either. But I guess because this boy is so limited, he got paralyzed.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-78188685032165354462012-03-13T16:50:58.929-07:002012-03-13T16:50:58.929-07:00Poor little guy. My son would TOTALLY tell everyon...Poor little guy. My son would TOTALLY tell everyone he saw that he needed food. LOL. I'm glad that you took the time to notice him.Jenny S. Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482342313938669366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-35057514111361942702012-03-13T15:48:39.626-07:002012-03-13T15:48:39.626-07:00This tugs my heart strings! These children are eve...This tugs my heart strings! These children are everywhere. Some of them don't get any meals besides breakfast and lunch at school. It's so sad.<br />Good for you for noticing. Even making a small difference matters, and sometimes they matter the most. : )Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-38834539314225539442012-03-13T14:03:53.049-07:002012-03-13T14:03:53.049-07:00Aww! Such a wonderful lesson, and I feel for the b...Aww! Such a wonderful lesson, and I feel for the boy. It must be hard to have so many allergies, especially in a school cafeteria.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-25955232524123548062012-03-13T10:01:08.985-07:002012-03-13T10:01:08.985-07:00Rachel, I agree. These school days fly. Just for...Rachel, I agree. These school days fly. Just for academics, I'll notice that the same kids always ask for help. There are times when I find it hard to make it to the others.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-15766250139632347362012-03-13T09:59:27.674-07:002012-03-13T09:59:27.674-07:00Susan, it is a hard lesson to teach. I think that...Susan, it is a hard lesson to teach. I think that's why the suicide rate is too high--they get overwhelmed and don't know how to reach out.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-51704175847407786352012-03-13T09:58:31.860-07:002012-03-13T09:58:31.860-07:00Susanna, when I worked in a city, I used to apprec...Susanna, when I worked in a city, I used to appreciate how lucky I was every day. Now that I'm in an affluent area, there's little poverty. I have to remind myself there are other problems and to keep my eyes open.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.com