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Staci Freed criticized her daughter’s teacher for giving her a Ring Pop despite dietary requests

The TikTok went viral, sparking backlash from teachers and parents nationwide

Freed later posted several videos apologizing, reflecting on the criticism and announcing a social media break

When Staci Freed’s 5-year-old daughter, Audrey, came home from kindergarten in suburban Atlanta proudly holding a Ring Pop, the mom didn’t see a harmless treat — she saw something that went against her wishes.

In a TikTok video posted to her account, @stacifreed , she tells her followers she has “told [teachers] numerous times” that she doesn’t allow “conventional candy” because “it is toxic.”

“I let her choose a better brand of candy,” Freed says in the clip, explaining she swapped the

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