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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Three kids, I work full time and we move quite often.  I just don't have the time.  I attend school functions, donate and make purchases through the PTA.  Overall, PTA is pretty low on my totem pole.  Sorry.

In my mind the PTA is for SAHMs.  I'm sure that is a broad assumption and I will get flamed, but that's my two cent donation.[/quote]

many sahm feel that they already do "enough" for the school and therefore don't do PTA, that all for you honey, want to give you an opportunity to do something too![/quote]

You know what, though?  The SAHM do that by choice so they shouldn't be resentful.  At least at our school, the "volunteer" opportunities in the classroom exist largely to give parents a chance to participate.  I may not volunteer every week, but I send in whatever the teacher needs, go on field trips, donate, etc.  Just because I can't be in the school during working hours doesn't mean I'm not involved.  If you're resentful that you, as a SAHM, perceive that you're carrying too big of a load, then stop.  I think you might find that you bring it on yourself and perhaps even enjoy being a martyr and lording it over the WOHM.[/quote]

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