For healthy food
I support the discussion about healthy food for school children ("New initiative may see UAE schools go healthier", Gulf News, November 4). Schools must take the initiative to ban items such as chips and fizzy drinks from their premises. Nowadays, some parents prevent children from taking such items to school, but other children bring them in. Most junk food comprises of salt, oil and preservatives. Obviously, children would prefer the tastier, unhealthier options to healthy food. When a child eats chips in front of his or her peer, the other child cannot resist the temptation to indulge, too. The only option is to ban such foodstuff from schools so that healthy, homemade food is a welcome meal.
From Mr Shabir Zain Al Deen
Abu Dhabi
Missing out
Although children might learn the same curriculum and much more at home when taught by their parents, it is more important for a child to interact with other children, too ("Home schooling gaining popularity in Abu Dhabi", Gulf News, November 13). This will help develop communication skills and encourage children to be competitive. Additionally, if home schooled, they could miss out on the fun and experience of being friends with other children and participating in school events.
From Mr Mumtaj
Abu Dhabi
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