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[quote=Anonymous]My worry about this is that the bar set for engagement is above the level of engagement of a normal parent with their neighbors, fellow parents, and often even friends.

I am involved in the PTO and if I had a job that took more of my time or mental energy, I would never be able to do this.

Engaging with other parents is not easy for an introvert and you only can talk to so many during dropoff or pickup.

The chance that people get left out when the norm in America is disengagement in every sphere is really high.

I think that society should have some more sympathy for parents who want to be involved but do not have unlimited time or temperaments suited for deeper engagement with people they don't know.

Certainly meetings can be welcoming and open. But they can't last forever and they eventually need to make decisions. Or leaders need to make decisions on things like organizing fundraisers or events. Or deadlines get blown and events don't happen at all.

I just don't know where the expected equilibrium is for a group like Kindred. Is it "be a little more like this!" or "end parent email because people without email can't email you."

I want life to work, for everyone, but I've only got 24 hours in a day.[/quote]

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