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[quote=Anonymous]I have found a lot of the posts really reprehensible, though honest...I guess.  
Our school has a PA (Parent Association) and all dues go to the school.
I am sure that the parents on the PA could be accused of all the above--being tight-knit, not publicizing enough, not paying enough attention to special needs etc. etc.
What people forget is that these are not paid organizers; these are PARENTS.  Most of them work, maintain relationships, do household chores, cook dinner, pay bills just like you.  Not all want to go to a school at 7 in the morning to unlock a door for a school clean-up, but they do.  Not all want to roll out of bed on a cold winter's night to go to another PA meeting, but they do.  Why?  Because not only do they give a crap about their kids, but they also give a crap about yours--who are directly benefiting from their efforts.
I am so sick of parent apathy in DC, coupled with demands to be 'courted', 'invited' and suggestions of how to do better.  If you have a better way to run a PA/PTA--join and do it. Or just pay your dues and show up for one flipping meeting or clean-up or faculty appreciation potluck every couple of months.  Most of us are getting a free ride for our kids with public or PCS educations. Showing up and kicking in a little is the least we can do. [/quote]

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