{"id":4998,"date":"2006-01-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2006-01-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.dev\/?p=4998"},"modified":"2006-01-19T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2006-01-19T00:00:00","slug":"class-pet-news-01-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.achooallergy.com\/blog\/class-pet-news-01-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Classroom Pets Become Controversial Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the wake of much debate about food allergies in the classroom, another rarely-discussed topic arises: pet allergies. In news article Policy Would Restrict Classroom Pets<\/a>, some Wisconsin schools approach the issue of classroom pets, and their affect on students with allergies and asthma. According to the article, 9% of students in the district suffer from allergies, and 11% from asthma. But for students, parents, and board members who love their classrom pets, getting rid of pets completely seems too restrictive. <\/p>\n

It's easy to see both sides of the issue. For a kid with allergies or asthma, a class bunny or even hamster can create a real problem. But, pets remain an important part of many children's lives, and can make the school environment a more comforting place. Rising food allergies are making more and more schools aware of the importance of creating a healthy and safe learning environment for everyone. Classroom allergies, including pet allergies, are an issue we'll hear more about in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the wake of much debate about food allergies in the classroom, another rarely-discussed topic arises: pet allergies. In news article Policy Would Restrict Classroom Pets, some Wisconsin schools approach the issue of classroom pets, and their affect on students… <\/p>\n