Why do private schools hate working parents?

[Anonymous]

I'd LOVE whole week of thanksgiving... that would be great. working parent here, but a great time to get away. Maybe we can actually do it this yr.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How about: so many requests for volunteering, etc. take place during the day? Or, so many kids' events take place during the school day: talent show, meet-the-room-mothers coffee and bagels, etc.

Am I alone in just not giving a shit? My kid is in a private Catholic and I have never been to the class to read, or to serve lunch in the lunchroom, or check out books in the library, etc. I am not going to volunteer to organize the spring fundraiser. I wouldn't do any of this stuff if my kid was in a public either. Here's what I am able to do:

- Contribute healthy snacks for class parties and supplies the teacher has requested
- Make sure my kid completes all of his class assignments on time
- Write a check to the annual fund
- Spend money at the spring fundraiser
- Volunteer for the fall festival (which has evening and weekend hours)

This is not discrimination. It is what it is. School happens during the day; ergo they need volunteers during the day. I work, therefore I do not volunteer. [b] The school has dozens of SAHM's who do volunteer. I view this as their "work" while I am at my job. I hear you on the excessive breaks, though. I am just fortunate that I have enough family around to help.

So, the SAHMs are working for you? Do they know this?

NP here. Yes, bitch, they know it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How about: so many requests for volunteering, etc. take place during the day? Or, so many kids' events take place during the school day: talent show, meet-the-room-mothers coffee and bagels, etc.

Am I alone in just not giving a shit? My kid is in a private Catholic and I have never been to the class to read, or to serve lunch in the lunchroom, or check out books in the library, etc. I am not going to volunteer to organize the spring fundraiser. I wouldn't do any of this stuff if my kid was in a public either. Here's what I am able to do:

- Contribute healthy snacks for class parties and supplies the teacher has requested
- Make sure my kid completes all of his class assignments on time
- Write a check to the annual fund
- Spend money at the spring fundraiser
- Volunteer for the fall festival (which has evening and weekend hours)

This is not discrimination. It is what it is. School happens during the day; ergo they need volunteers during the day. I work, therefore I do not volunteer. [b] The school has dozens of SAHM's who do volunteer. I view this as their "work" while I am at my job. I hear you on the excessive breaks, though. I am just fortunate that I have enough family around to help.

So, the SAHMs are working for you? Do they know this?

Obviously that's not what I meant, but if you want to have a big old chip on your shoulder, go for it. We are both doing useful things with our time and contributing to our families and community. I'm glad they are available to help at school. I contribute in other ways.