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Chapter 16
Proving You’re Responsible
Introduction
Within the past month, has your mom or dad asked you: “Do you have your EpiPen® or Allerject® with you?” If yes, this chapter is for you! Proving that we can be responsible enough to manage our own allergies is important. It isn’t only important as far as getting our parents off of our backs. It is important to actually know how to navigate different situations by ourselves.
Keep in mind that taking care of your allergies has been a major part of your parents’ lives. And they may have a hard time handing over the reins. Put yourself in their shoes. Think of your closest friend, or a pet, or a sibling. When asking someone to take care of them for you, wouldn’t you want to be 100% sure that they know how? Proving to your parents that you can take care of yourself and your food allergies may take time, effort, and the occasional disagreement. However, we all want to be