Bans and isolating a student with allergies can further alienate a child who already feels "different". Corinne Gregory, founder and President of SocialSmarts, has encountered increasing occurrences of bullying in the form of "tainting" foods or even trying to force-feed a child the very ingredient they are deathly allergic to. She adds "kids have even been known to contaminate personal items or work surfaces with the alergen". Such bullying tactics are absolutly horrific to imagine actually taking place but Corrine stresses "it's vital that parents, teachers, and the public know about this nasty practice as they strive to keep kids safe."
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