How would you handle this situation?

In my dance school I usually bake cupcakes for one of the dancers on their birthday and share them with the class. They usually go down well but one parent told me that her daughter us in a healthy eating plan and can't have the extra sugar or fat. I completely understand the parent's choice and the need to manage her daughter's weight (that's why she's in the class) but she should really explain to her daughter why she can't come to take a cupcake instead of me needing to tell her daughter 😔 has anyone managed a similar situation in the past? I don't think it would be fair for me to stop making cupcakes for the other dancers because of one girl especially when they all practice so hard

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Penny · 46-50, F

i would take the hint and just stop bringing cupcakes. why wouldn't it be fair to stop making unhealthy food to either tempt people or make them feel obligated to eat. it is a dance school, not a bakery.

Soph03 · 18-21, F

@Penny I think that if the students work hard or have a birthday they should get a treat. Plus I work in a bakery so it's never too much work

Penny · 46-50, F

@Soph03 well. if its your place its up to you. id suggest bringing a cut up fruit platter instead though, maybe with some fun kind of sweet dip to make it special.

Soph03 · 18-21, F

@Penny thanks I'll try that for them next time!