Is this typical for PTAs in HS?

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Anonymous wrote:Our kids are at the same school, OP. And I think it’s shitty that you’re making fun of this on a public forum. It might not be for you, or for everyone - I’m not participating, and I don’t know who is. But I appreciate the fact that some parents are making an effort (and they do much more than this event, as you know.)

So parents are not allowed to question the wisdom of the PTA moms? Give me a break. And save the sanctimony. You "appreciate that some parents are making an effort" to do something pointless and ridiculous? But don't worry, there will be 20 reply-all messages tomorrow praising the organizers for their Selfless Dedication to Our Children's Education -- which is, after all, the entire point of the whole enterprise.

You can question the wisdom all you want but except if you are willing to help or do better, stop complaining. At least they are trying.

At least they are trying to do what? Usually you say "they are trying" in response to people who are trying to solve a problem. But what problem exists that people could possibly think is solved by this?

Teenagers feel alone, anxious, stress and depressed at rates that have never been seen before. They are literally saying all the time they feel like no one cares about them.

I think, just maybe, that this idea is rooted in physically demonstrating love and support for a cohort of children who have been crippled emotionally due to a global pandemic, and everyone feeling like they should be able to catch up with academic discipline and rigor in the blink of an instant after checking out for nearly two years on Zoom. But that's just me reading the news, paying attention to what's going on in education and connecting the dots, just like these parents in the PTA are trying to do.

The pandemic has been over for most people for 1-2 years. Stop blaming the pandemic for problems we had long before covid and will have many years to come. Just because you didn't see it in the past doesn't mean it wasn't there. If your kids are struggling, MCPS offers lots of free support.

Its great these PTA parents are trying to do this and look after kids whose parents are checked out and too busy playing the blame game to actually help them.

The ramifications of the pandemic physically, mentally, emotionally and financially will be felt for a good while, even though we have left the acute phase of the pandemic. The fact that I even have to point that obvious fact out to you shows how out of the loop you are.

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Not my school, but I think I will take this idea and stand at the bottom of our stairs with a sign and cheer when my kids come downstairs for school.

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Anonymous wrote:Our kids are at the same school, OP. And I think it’s shitty that you’re making fun of this on a public forum. It might not be for you, or for everyone - I’m not participating, and I don’t know who is. But I appreciate the fact that some parents are making an effort (and they do much more than this event, as you know.)

So parents are not allowed to question the wisdom of the PTA moms? Give me a break. And save the sanctimony. You "appreciate that some parents are making an effort" to do something pointless and ridiculous? But don't worry, there will be 20 reply-all messages tomorrow praising the organizers for their Selfless Dedication to Our Children's Education -- which is, after all, the entire point of the whole enterprise.

You can question the wisdom all you want but except if you are willing to help or do better, stop complaining. At least they are trying.

At least they are trying to do what? Usually you say "they are trying" in response to people who are trying to solve a problem. But what problem exists that people could possibly think is solved by this?

Teenagers feel alone, anxious, stress and depressed at rates that have never been seen before. They are literally saying all the time they feel like no one cares about them.

I think, just maybe, that this idea is rooted in physically demonstrating love and support for a cohort of children who have been crippled emotionally due to a global pandemic, and everyone feeling like they should be able to catch up with academic discipline and rigor in the blink of an instant after checking out for nearly two years on Zoom. But that's just me reading the news, paying attention to what's going on in education and connecting the dots, just like these parents in the PTA are trying to do.

The pandemic has been over for most people for 1-2 years. Stop blaming the pandemic for problems we had long before covid and will have many years to come. Just because you didn't see it in the past doesn't mean it wasn't there. If your kids are struggling, MCPS offers lots of free support.

Its great these PTA parents are trying to do this and look after kids whose parents are checked out and too busy playing the blame game to actually help them.

The ramifications of the pandemic physically, mentally, emotionally and financially will be felt for a good while, even though we have left the acute phase of the pandemic. The fact that I even have to point that obvious fact out to you shows how out of the loop you are.

Let's be real. It has zero impact on your life. You are just using it as a talking point as you have nothing else. Try a therapist since you are struggling so much.

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Anonymous wrote:Our kids are at the same school, OP. And I think it’s shitty that you’re making fun of this on a public forum. It might not be for you, or for everyone - I’m not participating, and I don’t know who is. But I appreciate the fact that some parents are making an effort (and they do much more than this event, as you know.)

So parents are not allowed to question the wisdom of the PTA moms? Give me a break. And save the sanctimony. You "appreciate that some parents are making an effort" to do something pointless and ridiculous? But don't worry, there will be 20 reply-all messages tomorrow praising the organizers for their Selfless Dedication to Our Children's Education -- which is, after all, the entire point of the whole enterprise.

You can question the wisdom all you want but except if you are willing to help or do better, stop complaining. At least they are trying.

At least they are trying to do what? Usually you say "they are trying" in response to people who are trying to solve a problem. But what problem exists that people could possibly think is solved by this?

Teenagers feel alone, anxious, stress and depressed at rates that have never been seen before. They are literally saying all the time they feel like no one cares about them.

I think, just maybe, that this idea is rooted in physically demonstrating love and support for a cohort of children who have been crippled emotionally due to a global pandemic, and everyone feeling like they should be able to catch up with academic discipline and rigor in the blink of an instant after checking out for nearly two years on Zoom. But that's just me reading the news, paying attention to what's going on in education and connecting the dots, just like these parents in the PTA are trying to do.

The pandemic has been over for most people for 1-2 years. Stop blaming the pandemic for problems we had long before covid and will have many years to come. Just because you didn't see it in the past doesn't mean it wasn't there. If your kids are struggling, MCPS offers lots of free support.

Its great these PTA parents are trying to do this and look after kids whose parents are checked out and too busy playing the blame game to actually help them.

The ramifications of the pandemic physically, mentally, emotionally and financially will be felt for a good while, even though we have left the acute phase of the pandemic. The fact that I even have to point that obvious fact out to you shows how out of the loop you are.

Let's be real. It has zero impact on your life. You are just using it as a talking point as you have nothing else. Try a therapist since you are struggling so much.

Try listening to medical professionals and go see the therapist yourself for your callous, obtuse and dismissive attitude.

This is from the AMA:

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/loss-connection-fuels-more-teen-mental-health-problems

Dr. DeJong believes conditions for teenagers and adolescents have improved since schools reopened and students have been able to find a new sense of normalcy, but unfortunately, the long-term impact of the pandemic on children's mental health is still unknown.

"We really don't know what the effect of this is going to be over time," she said. "We think that vulnerable youth are going to be more at risk, but really, I think we have to think about this as a whole generation at potentially increased risk."

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My school's PTA does it on a professional development day when the teachers have to be in school but the kids are not in attendance.
But there are no signs involved. Catered breakfast and lunch to show appreciation.

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Anonymous wrote:Our kids are at the same school, OP. And I think it’s shitty that you’re making fun of this on a public forum. It might not be for you, or for everyone - I’m not participating, and I don’t know who is. But I appreciate the fact that some parents are making an effort (and they do much more than this event, as you know.)

So parents are not allowed to question the wisdom of the PTA moms? Give me a break. And save the sanctimony. You "appreciate that some parents are making an effort" to do something pointless and ridiculous? But don't worry, there will be 20 reply-all messages tomorrow praising the organizers for their Selfless Dedication to Our Children's Education -- which is, after all, the entire point of the whole enterprise.

You can question the wisdom all you want but except if you are willing to help or do better, stop complaining. At least they are trying.

At least they are trying to do what? Usually you say "they are trying" in response to people who are trying to solve a problem. But what problem exists that people could possibly think is solved by this?

Teenagers feel alone, anxious, stress and depressed at rates that have never been seen before. They are literally saying all the time they feel like no one cares about them.

I think, just maybe, that this idea is rooted in physically demonstrating love and support for a cohort of children who have been crippled emotionally due to a global pandemic, and everyone feeling like they should be able to catch up with academic discipline and rigor in the blink of an instant after checking out for nearly two years on Zoom. But that's just me reading the news, paying attention to what's going on in education and connecting the dots, just like these parents in the PTA are trying to do.

The pandemic has been over for most people for 1-2 years. Stop blaming the pandemic for problems we had long before covid and will have many years to come. Just because you didn't see it in the past doesn't mean it wasn't there. If your kids are struggling, MCPS offers lots of free support.

Its great these PTA parents are trying to do this and look after kids whose parents are checked out and too busy playing the blame game to actually help them.

The ramifications of the pandemic physically, mentally, emotionally and financially will be felt for a good while, even though we have left the acute phase of the pandemic. The fact that I even have to point that obvious fact out to you shows how out of the loop you are.

Let's be real. It has zero impact on your life. You are just using it as a talking point as you have nothing else. Try a therapist since you are struggling so much.

Try listening to medical professionals and go see the therapist yourself for your callous, obtuse and dismissive attitude.

This is from the AMA:

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/loss-connection-fuels-more-teen-mental-health-problems

Dr. DeJong believes conditions for teenagers and adolescents have improved since schools reopened and students have been able to find a new sense of normalcy, but unfortunately, the long-term impact of the pandemic on children's mental health is still unknown.

"We really don't know what the effect of this is going to be over time," she said. "We think that vulnerable youth are going to be more at risk, but really, I think we have to think about this as a whole generation at potentially increased risk."

That therapist is just using it as a talking point. How did does the pandemic impact you know? There is no pande,ic and most are back to normal. You probably never even masked, have been traveling, eating out, have kids in person…..no life changes.

Kids have always struggled, always will.

People like you would rather play the blame game than help their kids.

All of this far more impacts our family than yours since we still have to be cautious. It’s just a normal part of life being careful. no point in complaining.