Complaint Over Sundae Served in School Lunch
Religious Doctrine Bans Foods Containing Blood
A story about a teacher who received a complaint from a parent because stir-fried Sundae was served in the school lunch has become a hot topic. The reason was that, according to the student's specific religious doctrine, foods containing blood should not be consumed.
On August 4, a post titled "Will you take responsibility if my child goes to hell?" was uploaded to the anonymous workplace community Blind. According to A, who identified themselves as a current teacher, students enjoyed the stir-fried Sundae served at lunch, but after school, a parent came to the teachers' office and protested with a stern expression.
According to A, the parent said, "Our church prohibits animal blood, so why did you serve something containing blood for lunch?" and asked, "Will you take responsibility if my child goes to hell?" At that moment, the teachers' office fell silent, and A said that while religious beliefs should be respected, they wondered if the school should tailor its meals to the dietary restrictions of specific religions.
A expressed frustration, saying, "Now I feel like we need to have parents sign a 'hell responsibility agreement' before serving lunch. I'm exhausted by these complaints that have crossed the line."
Upon hearing the story, online commenters responded with remarks such as, "If it's for religious reasons, the parent should pack a lunchbox," "I feel sorry for the child," and "It's not like the food was forced on them, so what's the problem?"
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