of large shrimp are usually removed before the flesh is consumed.
For children, the safest and most practical approach is generally to peel the shrimp and remove any hard shell fragments before serving them.
Parents should also consider their children’s ages, chewing abilities, and familiarity with the food. A young child who has never eaten shell-on shrimp may not understand which parts should be removed.
Therefore, the mother’s decision not to let her children eat shrimp directly from the shell may have been reasonable as a precaution, even if the
