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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I recommend you not assume someone is judging you just because they have a different set up. Life will be hard if you start doing this already.

If you meet a mom who has a flexible job or is a SAHM, do not just assume she judges you for working or using after care. Odds are good she's not thinking about you at all.

Regarding PTO, I recommend attending meetings so you know what is going on, but deciding in advance what you are willing to commit in terms of money or time. We give money during the holiday drive (set amount we decide in advance based on budget) and I commit to volunteering once in the fall and once in the spring. I vastly prefer chaperoning or volunteering during the school day to volunteering at events (I've done both) so I try to jump at my preferred activities when they come up. Most field trips are scheduled far in advance so I can get time off, and our school often has sign ups to come help with things during lunch, so they make it easy.

I will never volunteer for a PTO position or other similar organizing role. I express a lot of gratitude for the parents who do, but it is not for me.[/quote]

Thank you so much. How did you word your preference on volunteering? I would appreciate some language I can work with.  [/quote]

https://www.netmums.com/child/let-men-take-on-the-pta-expert-calls-on-women-to-boycott-volunteering-at-school[/quote]

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