No matter how much we try to protect our children, some things we cannot and should not protect them from. Should we let our children play with others with the sniffles? My guess is yes. Allow your little ones to create a good immune system by exposing them to things and some germs. Don't let them play with others that may have the flu or another compromising condition, but let hem get dirty at the park!
"According to the theory, the presence of some germs allows babies' and children's immune systems to develop properly. Without enough exposure to germs, the immune system becomes overly sensitive to the irritants that can cause asthma and allergies. " Read more Here
I believe that is why our society sees so many allergies that just weren't there when we were little; allergies like, peanut, egg and milk allergies seem to be taking over. Was your school peanut free 25 years ago?
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My child’s school has a misguided peanut-free policy, even though there are no kids with peanut allergies in the school, just in case a kid “suddenly develops” an allergy! Give me a break! Peanut butter is a healthy and cheap sandwich choice that kids love, but they are missing out.