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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, ... if they only knew I could provide a great service to the school, which i have once, [b]but when you act a certain way to a person this draws them back from what they can do[/b]. [/quote]

This sounds a bit like you're thinking more of yourself than the kids... Who cares what there people think of you or if they look at you sideways??  Aren't you looking to get involved for your child's sake?  Or are you looking to make friends?  I guess if both are possible, great.  But if not, I'd drop the desire to make great friends.  Keep it about the kids, and let any attitude you get from a few people be water off your back.[/quote]

This.  If your child is enjoying school, receiving a good education, and has friends in school and in the neighborhood, who cares if some random moms want to hang out with you or not?  My parents were never into making fake friends with my childhood friends' parents.  There were of course 2 or 3 exceptions where they hit it off, but when it came to school their focus was on the kids' education and happiness.  I think it may be worthwhile for you to take a step back and refocus on what matters. [/quote]

Yup - same here.  Parents seem to feel like they're responsible for making their kids' social lives a new part-time job for themselves!  Kids have to make their own way as we did.  And the thing is, when left to their own devices, THEY DO!!  My kids come home and tell me who they want a play date with or who has invited them to one.  Do I care if those kids' moms want to make me their new BFF?  Nope.  :)  If the kids are happy, I'm happy.[/quote]

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