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I'm tired of how much class time it takes EVERY DAY (morning announcements, prize delivery and hoopla, afternoon announcements)- not to mention the kick-off pep rally. I also don't like how it separates the haves from the have-nots. Last year while I volunteered in DD's class I saw how the haves (including DD) were showered with prizes and made a big deal over because they raised more money.[b] I saw the have-nots sitting at their desks- shoulders slumped and eyes downcast[/b] because their families couldn't contribute. During the nine days of boosterthon I feel like I'm sending my child to school to be brainwashed.

Yes, it does raise tons of money for the school- but I would rather write a check and have 100% of it be used by the school. And this year they have an app- which adds another level to how they're trying to infiltrate my home.  UGH!!!

Rant over.  :? [/quote]

This is sad.  I grew up lower/middle SES.  I was never able to sell enough crap to get an award either. I know how those kids feel.  It sucks that they dole out the prizes so publicly.[/quote]

They do it that way on purpose as a fundraising tactic (also known as shaming and peer pressure) yet at the same time, they pretend as though they are teaching about "character education".  The whole thing seems so sleazy and shameful to me.[/quote]

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