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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think most of you have never been a room parent. It is a thankless job. One year, I got drafted by the teacher because no one would volunteer to do it.

It is very frustrating to ask for food, material or financial donations and have half the parents ignore you. This refers to schools with middle to upper middle class populations, NOT to Title I schools or to parents that can’t afford to contribute.  They ignore because they can-the party will carry on, either scaled back or funded by the room mom. It’s not right. 
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At my Title I school, people sign up for items on sign up genius, and many people contribute.  Most of the slots are snapped up within a few hours after the teacher sends the signup genius request.  I have not witnessed an unwillingness to contribute to class parties, providing that the demands aren't too ridiculous.  If OP asked for modest amounts of money or items, people probably would contribute.  Asking for $40/kid is going to receive a lot of eye rolls and parents ignoring you.  [/quote]

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