A school in Wisconsin district has banned children from sharing cakes and candies as a treat.  Instead the children would host a treat by sharing vegetables and fruits with their friends.

But the school authorities have received a criticism for their hard line stance. One of the parents Vicki Denzin said  "Banning these items does not teach our children how to balance their diet or eat in moderation," Denzin said. "Dietitians don't teach morbidly obese patients or severe diabetic people to completely ban sweets. Rather, they teach moderation, portion control and calorie count." She has also made an appeal to the Board of Education to reconsider the ban.

"In a classroom, it must be healthy," said Steve Dreger, director of curriculum and instructional technology. "We are prohibiting anything that does not meet the wellness policy's nutritional standards."

Diane Galow, principal of Tullar Elementary School, said one family appreciated the new policy by bringing in string cheese. Few others served fruit skewers, sugar-free Jell-O and yogurt and granola.

"It's not the act of bringing in a sugary cupcake (that is important)," Galow said. "It's the ability to share that treat and be recognized that it's their birthday or special day."

Tom Hanby, of Forest Ave. felt that the policy was good but it should allow a mixture of sweets and fruits for treats.

"Maybe you bring in the cupcakes with a few apples and carrot sticks if a student wants to choose that," he said.