Is back to school night a waste of time?

[Anonymous]

It amazes me. If not sincerely interested, it would seem like there would at least be a LITTLE curiosity about seeing the teacher and the other parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You said the 30 minute presentation was worthwhile. So, no, it wasn't a waste of time.

Either hire the babysitter for less time, have only one parent go, or go out to dinner after. Don't assume your time is more valuable than the teacher's (which is what you'd be doing if you asked for a private run-down of what you missed).

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You said the 30 minute presentation was worthwhile. So, no, it wasn't a waste of time.

Either hire the babysitter for less time, have only one parent go, or go out to dinner after. Don't assume your time is more valuable than the teacher's (which is what you'd be doing if you asked for a private run-down of what you missed).

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You said the 30 minute presentation was worthwhile. So, no, it wasn't a waste of time.

Either hire the babysitter for less time, have only one parent go, or go out to dinner after. Don't assume your time is more valuable than the teacher's (which is what you'd be doing if you asked for a private run-down of what you missed).

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Please don't skip and then just ask the teacher to tell you everything you missed. Otherwise, she's going to know that you're the parent that is going to expect her to do the same thing for your child when you pull him out of school for a week for a family vacation.

[Anonymous]

I can't imagine thinking that meeting my child's teacher and hearing about what my child will be learning, how the classroom will be managed, etc. to be a waste of time. It's also nice to see the other parents, etc. It's one night out of your life. Why on earth wouldn't you want at least one parent to go?

[Anonymous]

I missed last year as I was feeling realy sick that evening and didn't feel like it was a huge loss. This year, I am sending my husband as I am hugely pregnant - he can go and take one for the team.

[Anonymous]

I prefer the conferences. Just email me the damn field trip packet and class schedule and save us all from btsn.

After the first year- pretty worthless.

[Anonymous]

I go to back-to-school night to meet the teacher and get a feel for their personality, teaching style, preferences, and attitude. It helps down the road.