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[quote=Anonymous]I don't think it's important in the way you're describing. I think you're also ascribing a performative or popularity contest nature to it as "networking" when for at least some people it's genuine. I like getting to know other parents and having community and learning more about school and other things that way. My kids like having a friend in camps, activities, so it's nice to coordinate. I like having people nearby we can causally have over for a playdate or meal on a weekend. We have traveled with other families and it's more fun and I feel like I have to entertain my kids less. We have our own long standing friendships but the kid-related ones have their own value. It's fine if others don't have that personality or bandwidth.[/quote]
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