What’s beyond me is the fact that parents allow these people to dictate to them concerning their children. I see it on my local news...moms (occasionally dads, in this brave new world of single mothers) who pout and complain about some such problem with a school.
I wouldn’t pout. I would walk in there and let them know that my child will bring lunch from home any time I see fit, and there will be no discussion of the matter.
And remind them that "I know where you live".