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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, I don't think that bitchy behavior is exclusive to the SAHMs, but, I do think there is some truth to the fact that SAHMs are able to spend more time in their kids' schools. So, they do often tend to run things socially at a school. I am seeing it with my preschool and its our first rodeo with school. The SAHMs who chat at drop off, perfectly coiffed in riding boots and quilted burberry are a different breed than the ones who drop off in yoga pants and sneakers. They are more cliquish and not as friendly to outsiders. This is a preschool in Chevy Chase.

I am not even commenting on the attractiveness of these women. I am just talking about attitudes and attire.[/quote]

I was a sahm in Chevy Chase, and was one of the moms in old clothes (because I don't work, I haven't bought any new clothes in about a decade!) But some of the rich moms in more expensive clothes are friendly and some are less so. Let it go. There are some snobby-seeming moms, I suppose, but I've found them more welcoming that I'd have expected. But what inspired me to respond here is your comment about the SAHMs who "run the school." First of all, it's not just the fancy SAHMs. The lower-income SAHMs also volunteer at the schools (as well as working parents), and all seem to work well in harmony. And NOBODY should be looking a gift horse in the mouth. Be grateful for any and all parents who volunteer their time at the school. It's not something I love doing, but our kids have a better experience because of their contributions. Also, those wealthy moms who volunteer also are active in getting their wealthy parent friends to donate, which benefits all the kids. (Though I am someone who wishes that the county paid for more programs like artist in residence, so that it wasn't just the schools with wealthy parent pools who benefit.)[/quote]

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