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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The next generation of parents are extremely self-centered and all about their own “wellness” and “family time” — hoping they figure this out fast because they are harming their communities, which they also somehow miss.[/quote]

This was the observation of our grade school principal, made to me when my youngest kid's class was graduating. Their demands and expectations increased, while participation decreased, as if they didn't realize it was parents doing all the work they were demanding. It's simple: [b]you don't have a garden program anymore because you didn't volunteer to maintain the garden. There won't be a fall festival/picnic/whatever because one parent can't pull it off all on their own. When you see a Sign Up Genius with mostly blank space, expect that event to be canceled next year[/b]. Your cash donation does not make up for the absence of helping hands and boots on the ground.[/quote]

When I was in school with a garden program 25 years ago, it was run by a paid employee— the art teacher.

The way you get helping hands and boots on the ground is by paying people to do work. You don’t rely on the unpaid labor of women for things that are important to you in any other area of your life, do you? When you’re sick do you just wait for a doctor to volunteer to treat you? When your house needs painting do you wait for a volunteer to show up?

If something it’s important and valuable, the time of the individual carrying it out is valuable. Acting like it should be provided gratis is grossly entitled.[/quote]

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