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[quote=Anonymous]I am involved in my PTA but here are a few things I notice.

Meetings are usually held at the end of the day.  I do not have childcare and often have to miss things because of this.  If I do attend, my kids are probably making a lot of noise and asking me when we can go home- so I am extremely embarrassed by their behavior.  Inevitably, I leave early and can't make the next event.

Morning meetings don't work either.  Basically, we are all extremely busy.  Most of us have families with two working parents.  We are trying to find a balance for our children and its really hard to commit to anything on evenings and weekends- even if it is school related and we really want to be involved.

Also- I like to help, but often don't know exactly what I am needed for or what authority I have.  If I am given a specific task with control over that task- great. If I am just told to sign up to help its tough... because I don't know if I will be able to follow through with the commitment.

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