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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m amazed at all of the people on this thread who disparage other parents at their kids’ schools as mean girls, queen bees, anoles or whatever else. You know their kids are probably just like them, right? Are your kid is friends with their kids? Your kid is learning from these people what kind of person to be. Pick a better school with a better parent community and you’ll meet nicer parents and may even enjoy yourself as a school event.[/quote]

I agree with this.

....and I still don't go to these events because I'm self aware enough to know I don't enjoy them. I do like the other parents and know some of them enjoy the gala.  There are quite a number of us that complain about it behind closed doors though - some people feel obligated to go even if they don't like it.  I just don't feel that obligation[/quote]

I’m the PP and I get this. These kind of events aren’t for everybody. But (as an event planner) the reality is that if the schools didn’t hold the gala/party/whatever, they would raise less money (yes, even with the costs involved). Many people want to feel like they’re getting something in return for their donation. In my experience the reason for the fundraisers make it worthwhile for me, and I usually like a lot of the other parents. But IMO supporting the cure but not attending is just as good as attending.[/quote]

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