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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My school finally cracked down on this.  No siblings in the on field trips or even in school AT ALL except for night events (minus back to school night, where no kids are allowed.)

They allow siblings outside for halloween parade but not inside for the party.  So many teachers complained to the PTA and principal that we cracked down on it.  Amazing how most of these moms were still able to come sans kids.  We also set up a baby sitting swap for SAHM volunteers that has worked really well and has had an huge surge in community and families knowing each other.

To the mom who said she loves bringing her youngest to parties and the class "loves her" - that child is a distraction and the teacher will politely smile but loathe you on the inside.  [/quote]

[b]Actually, the teacher really likes my son [/b]and was disappointed when I didn't bring him to one of the class parties. But thanks for making assumptions about her and him. [/quote]

No they don't.  They really don't.  They are being polite.  We have a party and 20+ kids to take care of.  When a mom brings a younger child in, all they do is watch the child.  They aren't helping.  They are adding two more  bodies to an already crowded room.  [/quote]

NP here, but how the hell would you know? You presume to speak for every teacher & child & situation? Just because you are cynical and negative doesn't mean everyone is (thank goodness). I have a toddler. I volunteer in my first grader's classroom during special days, parties, etc. Toddler is in a carrier on my back. My hands are free. I help just as much as the other parents present. The "no siblings ever" mentality is ridiculous, impractical, and a terrible way to foster community. So glad our school is welcoming of (non-dirsruptive) siblings for all sorts of special events. It seems to work out fine. [/quote]

I am a teacher and the reason most schools put this ban in place is because most kids are disruptive and it should not be on us (the teachers) to decide who stays and who goes.  It makes it incredibly awkward which is why your teacher does not say anything.   Whether your child is in a backpack or not, there is a liability for your child who is not covered under the student insurance umbrella plan.  Please stop directing your anger towards others and try to understand where the schools are coming from.  If you want to come and volunteer, it is your job to be there to volunteer for the kids.  Not bring other kids to possibly make things worse.  And it is not impractical.  Many parents have family close-by, preschools the younger kids attend or swap with neighbors or other school parents.  [/quote]

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