Classroom fragrance

[EMode]

Use an air purifier, save the scents for your home.

 

[TAX GUY]

We should all have our bubbles to walk and live in. With all the allergies now someone somewhere is allergic to it.

Question for those with scent issues.... what is done when roaming a public mall and you need to travel through the perfume section? Or, what if you're on a Disney bus and the passenger next to you has just gussied up for a night out and has LOADED the cologne on?

I understand there are very severe allergies from a wide range of people but how far does it go? There are several students in my sons class that are allergic to nuts, or dairy, or bees, etc which is why we're not allowed to let them have ANY nut anything and for those with dairy issues, they have to eat in a designated area away from the others... since milk is served with lunch.

 

[StitchesGr8Fan]

We should all have our bubbles to walk and live in. With all the allergies now someone somewhere is allergic to it. Question for those with scent issues.... what is done when roaming a public mall and you need to travel through the perfume section? Or, what if you're on a Disney bus and the passenger next to you has just gussied up for a night out and has LOADED the cologne on? I understand there are very severe allergies from a wide range of people but how far does it go? There are several students in my sons class that are allergic to nuts, or dairy, or bees, etc which is why we're not allowed to let them have ANY nut anything and for those with dairy issues, they have to eat in a designated area away from the others... since milk is served with lunch.

Honestly, I hold my breath and walk past any highly scented areas as fast as possible. I also have a rescue inhaler.

Something to keep in mind is that school is supposed to be a safe zone. It is required by law that kids go to school, unless they are homeschooled. So since they are forced to be there, the kids have the right to expect as neutral a space as possible. Hence the reason chalk boards have been replaced with white boards, and low-odor markers are used.

 

[mjantz]

All the yelling at me about asthmatics is interesting because I live with 2 asthmatics & when they're tight I diffuse a blend that helps with breathing. It helps them greatly & we've had no problems with anything I've diffused (including a lime/peppermint blend).

 

[Andtototoo]

Please do not bother. You will undoubtedly get in trouble when you cause a child distress due to an allergy.

Like my kid. Who is allergic to citrus. Or me. Who is VERY allergic to honeysuckle and dogwood -- causes serious respiratory distress. (And FTR, I don't have asthma. I have an allergy that causes respiratory distress. In fact, I was misdiagnosed with asthma for a while until we figured out that it was a dogwood tree outside my workplace that was causing asthma-like symptoms. Luckily for me, my employer decided to cut the tree down.)

Also, some districts prohibit anything burning/warming outside of the lab and kitchen due to fire hazard.

All the yelling at me about asthmatics is interesting because I live with 2 asthmatics & when they're tight I diffuse a blend that helps with breathing. It helps them greatly & we've had no problems with anything I've diffused (including a lime/peppermint blend).

You do realize that everyone is different, right?

 

[frndshpcptn]

I have to agree - and I'm not allergic to scents at all.

I have friends that have the vanilla plug in at their homes and I can't stand the smell. Gives me a headache.

My husband sometimes puts out one of those Renuzit things and as soon as I get home I shut it and put it back in the closet.

I can't stand fake air smells...

Well - except for certain Disney smells

 

[EMode]

We should all have our bubbles to walk and live in. With all the allergies now someone somewhere is allergic to it.

Question for those with scent issues.... what is done when roaming a public mall and you need to travel through the perfume section? Or, what if you're on a Disney bus and the passenger next to you has just gussied up for a night out and has LOADED the cologne on?

I understand there are very severe allergies from a wide range of people but how far does it go? There are several students in my sons class that are allergic to nuts, or dairy, or bees, etc which is why we're not allowed to let them have ANY nut anything and for those with dairy issues, they have to eat in a designated area away from the others... since milk is served with lunch.

A person walking through the perfume section, or a public building is not the same situation as a child being required to sit in a school classroom but I'm pretty sure you know that.

 

[TAX GUY]

A person walking through the perfume section, or a public building is not the same situation as a child being required to sit in a school classroom but I'm pretty sure you know that.

The requirement is the child be educated/schooled (at home, public school, private school).... but I'm pretty sure you knew that too.

So what about the child that is isolated because of a dairy allergy? Should they now have allergen free rooms for those with sensitivities to certain odors?

My GENERAL point is at what point does it stop? Or, should every and all be accommodated?

 

[EMode]

The requirement is the child be educated/schooled (at home, public school, private school).... but I'm pretty sure you knew that too.

So what about the child that is isolated because of a dairy allergy? Should they now have allergen free rooms for those with sensitivities to certain odors?

My GENERAL point is at what point does it stop? Or, should every and all be accommodated?

By not putting in a scented device every child is being accomodated, no single child is getting special treatment here. The teacher does not need a scented classroom in order to do her job so therefore it does not need to be in there.


And again, walking through or visiting a public building is not the same situation as a registered student required to be sitting in that classroom for 8 hours a day. Trying to argue it is is just plain silly.

 

[itutorfortravel]

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[TAX GUY]

By not putting in a scented device every child is being accomodated, no single child is getting special treatment here. The teacher does not need a scented classroom in order to do her job so therefore it does not need to be in there.


And again, walking through or visiting a public building is not the same situation as a registered student required to be sitting in that classroom for 8 hours a day. Trying to argue it is is just plain silly.

I have a super sensitive gag gland that reacts to foul odors (like poor hygiene from prepubescent boys) or stale air. Now what?

The point is, there are MANY other scenarios that will also have scents or materials that will trigger an allergy.... oh never mind. Carry on.

 

[JanaDee]

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Even though you erased it, you make a good point. Many of the problems in education today are due to parents, not the kids.

I have teacher friends who say the most difficult part of their job is dealing with some parents.

 

[TAX GUY]

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I read it before you removed it

No matter where or what, someone will NOT be happy with what you do or are doing. Sadly, very high expectations are put on teachers to not only teach our children but many feel its your duty as well to be their protector and teach them the many skills they should be learning from dear old mom and dad. I have many friends that are school teachers (from elementary to college and special needs to truly gifted). I could not do what you and they do. If you truly love teaching and that's your calling, then do it. No matter what, someone will want your head on a platter for singling out little Johnny or Suzie. Don't let that hold you back.

Plus, don't let anyone here deter you either. While many have good points and great input, don't let it second guess yourself or your decisions.

 

[EMode]

I have a super sensitive gag gland that reacts to foul odors (like poor hygiene from prepubescent boys) or stale air. Now what?

The point is, there are MANY other scenarios that will also have scents or materials that will trigger an allergy.... oh never mind. Carry on.

You control the ones you can, and putting a scent machine in a classroom is something that can be controlled. And a sensitivity is not the same thing as an allergy. You can continue to try to make arguments but its a moot point. The teacher does not need a scent machine in the classroom in order to do their job. Easy peasy, don't put it in there.

 

[RitaZ.]

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I read your response before you deleted it. Ignore and dismiss those extreme posters and their comments. The CB can be a caustic place. Some posters offer good and logical suggestions, while others are just simply too out there to take seriously. Ignore the latter.

I didn't read malice in your OP. I'm sure that making your students sick was not your intent. Best of luck in the coming school year.

 

[TAX GUY]

You control the ones you can, and putting a scent machine in a classroom is something that can be controlled. And a sensitivity is not the same thing as an allergy. You can continue to try to make arguments but its a moot point. The teacher does not need a scent machine in the classroom in order to do their job. Easy peasy, don't put it in there.

You're right. You win. I'm going to sit in my isolation booth drinking my milk and eating my peanut butter sandwich, sitting next to my scented candle.

 

[EMode]

I have a super sensitive gag gland that reacts to foul odors (like poor hygiene from prepubescent boys) or stale air. Now what?

The point is, there are MANY other scenarios that will also have scents or materials that will trigger an allergy.... oh never mind. Carry on.

Yes there are many situations that could pop up but this one is one that can be controlled, so it should be in a classroom setting. Thus is no different than other protocols in place to control an allergen, which many schools have adopted. Sorry if it bothers you that some of you that some of us feel that is a reasonable thing to do. Luckily for us, there are more of us

 

[EMode]

You're right. You win. I'm going to sit in my isolation booth drinking my milk and eating my peanut butter sandwich, sitting next to my scented candle.

Yes I do win.

 

[mjantz]

I have to say that the scent from a group of teenage boys walking down the hall after gym class is worse than just about ANY scent you can put in a room. If anything was going to trigger allergies, that would be it.
And I'm very sensitive to allergies, sensitivies & all that. But if no one in the class has a problem I'm going to at least try it. Old building means musty smells. Oh & my school isn't peanut free either. Get the pitchforks ready.

 

[TAX GUY]

I have to say that the scent from a group of teenage boys walking down the hall after gym class is worse than just about ANY scent you can put in a room. If anything was going to trigger allergies, that would be it.
And I'm very sensitive to allergies, sensitivies & all that. But if no one in the class has a problem I'm going to at least try it. Old building means musty smells. Oh & my school isn't peanut free either. Get the pitchforks ready.

Paging EMode..... EMode to the white courtesy phone please.