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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have laughed so many times reading this thread. So many hilarious observations. “Sports moms are just out of shape women with athletic kids who socialize together”
I think there’s a lot of gray area. I am social and have many friends and plans, but also fell lonely and worry my kid isn’t included at times too. It’s a weird time of life and you worry your actions or inactions will affect your kid. In the 80s my mom didn’t step foot at my school and I had a robust social life. Weird how parents are expected to do so much now. [/quote]

That was me and I said it because it’s true! And sports/dance is the only thing where the moms act like this. My son is in a youth orchestra and there is no group chat, wine nights for “music moms”. It’s absurd.[/quote]

I have been both in and out of these groups. It really isn’t absurd. If a group of people click, they hang out.

There were years where moms would reach out to me to coordinate camps and teams. Those moms would plan pool parties, beach and ski trips. It was nice to be included.

My youngest is now in elementary school. I’m too tired to be inclusive and invite everyone. I barely try even when my child adores the other kid. I don’t want to hang with the mom. There may be absolutely nothing wrong with the mom but I would rather read a book, hang out with my other friends than chitchat with a person I don’t really click with. Some moms make the effort, invite us over for tea, try to plan play dates, invite our family over on the weekends. We have to really like you to give you a Saturday block of time.[/quote]

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