Mum outraged at teacher's 'annoying' request for class birthday party

24 August 2023 , 14:21

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The school doesn't allow traditional classroom birthday parties (stock image) (Image: Getty Images)

A mum has been left fuming after a teacher told her how she should celebrate her daughter's birthday with the class - and other parents feel her frustration. The mother, Natali, was told that the school doesn't allow traditional classroom birthday parties and that she'll have to put in more effort.

Instead of the customary cake or cupcakes, the teacher advised that the mother make separate pre-packaged meals for each student in the class to celebrate the important day. Then she sent a picture that was intended to serve as an example for one of these suggested lunch boxes, which included a cupcake, a popper and a slice of pizza.

The photo that the teacher sent to Natali has a suggestion (What's in your lunchbox/Facebook)

Natali was told that this was to ensure "easy distribution" and limit commotion during snack time. Posting to Facebook, the mother asked people for their recommendations as to what she should put together. Her post caused outrage, as people were shocked the teacher would suggest such a thing.

"Ummmm sorry. WHAT? They want you to send a meal for every kid instead of just a treat?" one mum exclaimed. "And also you're allowed to bring in items that are open or have been made at home?" Someone else added: "Are you actually kidding?" Another parent in the Facebook group said they took issue with the nutritional aspect of the meal that the teacher used as an example. "I would be super annoyed if another parent fed my child sugar and junk food at school. Especially when I go to so much effort preparing a healthy snack and lunch."

Other people's comments were a little more helpful, as they suggested things that Natali could take in for the class. "If I were you, I'd just order pizza and go to the class and help the teacher hand out plates. This seems very extra," one said. Another added: "I would never do all that. I'd send in cupcakes and that's that. This is so much work."

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Meanwhile, others suggested savoury options like mini sandwiches. "Just make sure there's no allergies or diabetics," one commenter recommended. Another put forward a slightly different approach, saying: "I'd bring in a little treat for the kids to take home, that way, there's no issues with distribution/disruption."

Billie Schwab Dunn