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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Politely but firmly say, "Larla's and Albert's mothers drove the carpool last season.  It's time for you and Bartleby's parents to do your share this go round.  Why don't you do drop offs and Bartleby's parent will do pick ups."

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Don't do this OP.

I am one of those parents who always volunteers to carpool and frankly, if I am going any way, and even if I'm not, I don't mind at all. It simply does not bother me. It never occurs to me to question why parent B is not volunteering. In fact I like to help. There are things I do not like to do and I do not do them-mainly I avoid anything that will put me center stage. I am a behind the scenes person. The other parents may be shy, suffer from extreme anxiety, agoraphobia etc. don't over think anything and assume that they would if they could.

My advice would be to not offer at all if you are offering grudgingly or expecting reciprocity. Do it if it gives you pleasure to help without counting the cost. 
Most parents contribute in some way (at least in the private schools my kids attend) and not  all the ways are necessarily visible. [/quote]

+1 Well said, especially the part about not knowing what's going on behind closed doors with the parents. OP says it's "laziness." But you just never know what goes on with anyone. [/quote]

Who is to say that there are not driver complaints due to genuinely extenuating circumstances that the driver dos not care to publicize?  Isn't the 'taker" parent then the presumptuous one?  Especially if they have help at home?  Even if it is as small as a family member providing fresh meals every night?  Must be nice.

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