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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t like these fundraisers.  Ditto for nieces and nephews hitting us up to support their sports, bands and scout activities.  My income is similar to their parent’s income, so I find it ridiculous to be sending checks to them while supporting my own kids activities.  I guess my kids could hit up their aunts and uncles, then checks would be passing each other…just seems like a waste.

FYI, it’s not because I’m not charitable.  If a niece or nephew had a financial hardship, I would surely help, just as I’m happy to support numerous charities for THOSE IN NEED.[/quote]

But this is about supporting the school, not just the child. Presumably there are kids in need, at every school, who benefit from the generosity of other families. This is just like all those other charities, for people in need, you claim to support. Do you not agree that supporting education is one of the most important things?[/quote]

DP here. Fundraising is not the equitable way to raise money for schools. The way to appropriately fund schools is through taxes and other fees. Then elected officials and school system administrators should decide how to allot the funds.

Otherwise, public schools with richer student bodies get more money thru fundraising. Rich parents can think, hey, I will vote for lower taxes and then just donate or fundraise a ton of money to my kids' school.
 
So the moral thing to do is NOT to donate.
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Good luck with not donating! Kids and schools need the money now. You don't get a do over on a child's education.  I'm happy to donate to help our school and other kids at our school out for these types of fundraisers (a raffle that costs the school nothing, all the money goes directly to the school) when they specific goals. New computers, new equipment, more library books etc. It's $5, at a minimum. But I won't support my neighbors kid's band trip or sports team. Some of you just refusing to donate  are some cheap misers. Just be honest.[/quote]

I actually would be fine with supporting a band trip or a sports team — if the kids who are participating ask me themselves. I think those are great activities that I would be happy to support. As a “cheap miser” I just paid my property taxes. I’m more than doing my bit.

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Parents can pay for the extras for their kids who can well afford the activities, that's my money down the drain. I'm glad to help schools for kids who may not even have activities at home. But at least their schools can be a better place.. I think a once a year ask of family is ok, and yes, the kids do the asking. [/quote]

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