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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At our school the clique-y moms are the SAHMs and they generally look down on any women who work. They schedule things during work hours as a way of excluding some kids. Last year we were at a private school where nearly all the families were dual income families (probably to pay for said school haha) and had none of this nonsense. Now we are in public school and it’s been the weirdest thing to observe.[/quote]

You may be right, but take it from a former SAHM...they are scheduling things during work hours because they are going nuts at home with their kids and are the verge of mental illness. [/quote]

PP here. Well, you do have options and I can tell you the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

These moms have said things like “oh this is Larla, she’s a doctorrrrrrr” in a mocking sing song-y voice. I never mention my career unless asked. And when I pointed out an end of the school year party for the entire grade during work hours might be hard for some, I got met with “well, we can’t include everyone, ya know?” But it was literally sent out as something for the entire grade. I’m seriously considering going back to our private school where none of this nonsense existed, probably because we were all in the same boat. It’s like some of these moms get off on making other moms (and kids!!) feel left out. It’s so gross. [/quote]

I'm sure you know the "She's a doctorrrr"  thing is a manifestation of their own insecurity.
End of the year parties, I thought, occur on the last day of school or close to it. During school hours. We just had ours and most of the parents (both sexes) took a PTO day from their jobs to help.
Only go back to the private school if you feel it was a better education, not for your social life. I am currently moving my children and I am feeling sick to my stomach because I will probably be losing dear friends or at least not seeing them as often. And I have no illusions that I will make new friends at the private school or become part of a warm close-knit community. I am doing it purely because the education will be better for the kids.[/quote]

PP here. This was a non school event that was organized by the clique-y moms for a couple days after school let out. During work hours. [/quote][/quote]

Well, that time doesn't work for you. And the weekend isn't going to work for someone else, and weeknights are bad because of practice. Wash, rinse, repeat. You can't please everyone. There is no time that would result in 100% attendance. Working parents that I know coordinate rides for their kids so they can make it to the party. Is that not an option?
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Of course, but why would you schedule at a time when it doesn’t work for easily 30-50% of the families? At least pick a time that’s statistically more likely to include most.[/quote]

So it works for 50-70% of families. Isn't that most?[/quote]

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