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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]With the benefit of hindsight, I’d never get involved today in PTA the way I was when my kids were in elementary.  What a waste of time and effort for nothing that really benefits the actual kids or teachers much at all.  I’m almost embarrassed at my own behavior from back then.  PTA parents are the worst.  [/quote]

I've never been ultra involved but definitely volunteered and was more involved specifically with the PTA early in my kids' elementary experience. But I didn't enjoy it and did it mostly out of obligation. Then I was talking to another parent one day and she said she virtually never volunteers for PTA activities and doesn't even pay attention to what they are doing. She chaperones field trips when she can, gives money during the annual giving drive, and always checks in with classroom teachers to see if they need supplies. I had not even realized that was an option and it's so smart. It is a way to support the school without touching the PTA nonsense. So that's what I do now and I feel involved and it's like the PTA doesn't exist. Their stuff is nonsense, IMO.[/quote]
I love this idea. I think there are some great things the PTA does but there is also a lot of fluff. A lot of the community doesn't participate in some of the really labor intensive events because people are busy. [/quote]

+2.  This is smart.  One thing I have realized (thankfully early on) is that nothing is worth any stress that might make the event less enjoyable for my kids.  If I'm the only one helping with something, I now just let things go so the week leading up to an event isn't too stressful for me and therefore my family.  We are all busy, and I don't begrudge anyone who doesn't help out.  But I now give myself permission to just do the best I can without going crazy.[/quote]

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