A study by doctors at Mount Sinai Medical Center found that among children older than five who have food allergies, 35 percent experienced bullying, teasing, or harassment due to food allergies. Of those children,
Crazy....food being used as a weapon! This must stop!!!! If you see someone doing any kind of bullying, seek out an adult or call the non-emergency 911 line.
- 86 percent said the bullying happened more than once.
- 82 percent of the bullying incidents happened at school.
- 80 percent were bullied by other students.
- 21 percent were bullied by a teacher or other school staff.
- 79 percent said the bullying was due to food allergies alone.
- 43 percent reported having an allergen waved in their faces.
- 65 percent reported feeling depressed or embarrassed because of the bullying.
Crazy....food being used as a weapon! This must stop!!!! If you see someone doing any kind of bullying, seek out an adult or call the non-emergency 911 line.