BLOWN AWAY

[newstart2380]

Would you believe they are trying to stop children at pre school blowing out candles because they might blow saliva onto the cake ?

I think it would be a lot worse in an aged care facility when someone turns 100, the mind boggles. 

[newstart2380]

OP, let me ask you this:  if you ordered a sandwich and watched it being prepared, you noticed the person who was preparing your sandwich started to cough without attempting to turn away or otherwise avoiding to cough in the direction of your sandwich.  Would you still buy it?

Absolutely not, I have in the past asked for a fresh sandwich and also to put on fresh gloves BUT what goes on in the preparation prior to the food being displayed for making sandwiches, rolls etc ? That is why I think (just my opinion) that it has all gotten out of hand, I guess it's a case of what you don't see you don't know. Cleanliness is crucial to all food preparation but we must be realistic, I have seen some very poor hygiene in "tuck shops" to even though there are strict rules. So an occasional birthday cake so all the kids have a bit of fun is OK with me.

[izabsmiling]

and as mentioned before it sounds very similar to the way things stood in 2005.

[izabsmiling]

Kids might like cupcakes for b'day cakes but I can't see many of the being that excited with a muffin for a party.

At my daughters kindergarten (a few yrs ago) they used to make a play dough cake to put the candle in.

[newstart2380]

At my daughters kindergarten (a few yrs ago) they used to make a play dough cake to put the candle in.

I bet that tasted (pardon the pun) a bit doughy :^O

[punch*drunk]

Am I the only one that thinks its funny they're more concerned about spit than the dangers of the flame :^O

[katydidthat]

Aside from germs (and I think someone mentioned it up there), kids with allergies might be put further at risk from candle blowing activities ... 

It seems that there are enough tactics to keep kids and staff safe without major inconvenience to anyone ???

[cherry*135]

So an occasional birthday cake so all the kids have a bit of fun is OK with me.

There can be two or more  b'days a week  in a class, at least one, when you have 20-30 kids in a class/centre... not just occasional.

That is one reason some pre-schools, schools have banned children bringing party food from home altogether,  now the focus is on healthier food with less fat & sugar. The children could be getting 2 party cakes or more  in a week.

[izabsmiling]

I bet that tasted (pardon the pun) a bit doughy :^O

a real cake or cup cakes were taken in to eat after Happy Birthday was sung and the candle blown out.

The kids quite liked the interesting creations the teacher came up with .using the play dough.To them it was just the way things were done at Kinder and they seemed to think it  was fun 🙂

[freakiness]

Lots of people have always been wary about eating a child's birthday cake when the child has been blowing/breathing,drooling all over it.

Agree with meep - it is gross to breathe/blow all over a cake, then expect others to eat it.

I always wondered why there is always so much cake left over at kids parties.   :^O

[lis351]

Ive always found watching small children blow out birthday candles more than slightly nauseating. When I worked at Macdonalds, they had a 'display' cake for blowing out candles and a fresh one brought out for cutting and eating.

Explain to me why the chidlren at daycare/school need candles anyway. Sing happy birthday, have a piece of cake, all done. Ive known schools to ask not to bring in cakes due to the loss of time in the whole singing/cutting anyway. And I see no problem with removing the whole deal. Want cake, have a birthday party.