Hmmm...

When I was a kid, whether or not we were allowed to bring peanut products into school always depended on whether there was somebody in my class with a peanut allergy. So the peanut ban wasn't the default, it was in response to specific allergies/situations. Same thing with other allergies (one of my best friends growing up was super allergic to latex and had to be rushed into the ER if she ever came in contact with it, so similar accommodations were made).

Also, I think the difference btwn having those things in kid's schools and in grown-up schools/other public places is that a) grown-ups are a lot more experienced at avoiding/dealing with their allergies and b) oftentimes (I believe? Correct me if I'm wrong) those allergies grow less severe with age.

OTOH, I do think it's really good/important that you are aware that something so innocuous to you may have terrible consequences for others.

I think grown ups are better at keeping their food to themselves and grownups with allergies are more likely to know all the different ways nuts can show up in food labeling etc. I dated someone who was allergic to nuts and they always had an epi pen on them and showed me how to use it in an emergency.

Hmm thanks guys, now I feel less guilty.

I'm thinking Theo has a peanut allergy, he broke out in bad hives for about a week, but we haven't had full allergy testing yet to confirm it was the peanut.

ITA, I think the difference is a kid may not fully understand their allergy, and may end up consuming peanut-containing foods without realizing that it contains it, or without realizing the consequences. Adults are well versed in their own health, and tend to not share as much.

I do however, not eat peanuts in very enclosed spaces, like on the train or bus, just as I don't wear perfume in places like that either. If I'm at work at my own desk then I will sometimes.