Bullying in school is on the rise, and shy children could easily become bullied into giving away their lunch to another student. In contrast, children that feel empathy towards a friend or peer that didn't have lunch that day, may be inclined to give them their own lunch. As a result, this would cause increased anxiety and distress for the child. Adults don't always know what happens between peers, and have no way to put a stop to the behavior if they are not aware. Having each child provided with the same lunch would be a step in the right direction at diverting these negative
Bullying in school is on the rise, and shy children could easily become bullied into giving away their lunch to another student. In contrast, children that feel empathy towards a friend or peer that didn't have lunch that day, may be inclined to give them their own lunch. As a result, this would cause increased anxiety and distress for the child. Adults don't always know what happens between peers, and have no way to put a stop to the behavior if they are not aware. Having each child provided with the same lunch would be a step in the right direction at diverting these negative