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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In every school there are those who volunteer to help make school better for teachers and students. And there are those who do absolutely nothing but certainly reap the benefits. In our PTA most of the moms and dads work full time. A few work part time or stay at home. We are all busy. However, we make time to volunteer because we know that it's important. Not only is the help appreciated, but we know that our children benefit by seeing us involved in their schools. Parents like the OP are the takers. The whiners. The unorganized, professional victims. [/quote]

New poster: But many teacher respondents here say they don't [b][/b]want[b] all the "help" and "appreciation" in the canned forms they are given.  Some volunteering is helpful and contributes to learning and school functioning, but I think what is frustrating is that there is quite a bit of it does not--and in some ways creates distractions, hassles and alienation from parents who are deemed "takers" because they don't think the activities requested for  x party or y appreciation week are a good use of their time or the best way to support teachers.  The OP has said she has done stuff at the school just doesn't like to be told a list of cutesy requirements.  Sure her rant of hate against the PTA is over-the-top, but when you have a crying child who thinks their teacher will be mad because they didn't bring a flower and a muffin and a card and a gift card etc. on the right days of the week, it can push people to rant.  And I really appreciate teachers, try to help out in ways that I think help them, advocate for public policies that support education,  and volunteer for the things that I think actually add value to the school-- working with struggling readers, helping with putting on plays etc. [/quote]

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