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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]After years of teachers and principals not taking my concerns/requests seriously, I've resorted to having my husband take the lead on school-related things. He schedules the conferences, he sends emails, he makes accommodation requests, etc, and while I wish I could say I have been shocked by how much nicer and more accommodating to his requests they are to mine, I'm not surprised at all, it's the whole reason I've asked him to take the lead on school related things. Why do people do this - both male and female teachers and administrators? Why wouldn't a teacher take the mother just as seriously as s/he takes the father?

Anecdotally, the PTO doesn't like him. They never pick him to volunteer for things, even though he volunteers a ton. I assume this is a friend thing, they only want to volunteer with their friends? They're scared he's a pedophile? I have no idea, but take advantage of my husband's flexible schedule, ladies, let your sons know that dads can and should be involved in their children's lives! WTH?[/quote]

I've only experienced this once with a male AP.....he was known to be condescending and treat moms insignificantly. He did not pull that with the dads :roll: . I am sorry you are seeing this though-FCPS can be a weird place. Ignore the PTO mommy nonsense-not worth your time worrying about.  I agree though they should be happy to have a dad help. Sometimes the PTO finds a weak admin team and the PTO starts to run the school it can be toxic.[/quote]

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