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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s a combo of social media and also the fact that some schools (definitely not all) have some parent hierarchies due to the way the school functions, especially PTA.

I don’t consider our elementary school super cliquish BUT these issues are there. Specifically there are 3, maybe 4 moms who run the PTA and all have multiple kids at the school. I don’t think they mean to, but they absolutely can come off as cliquish or exclusive. Even around stuff like volunteer opportunities, so I’m not just talking about friendships. They will decide to organize something for the teachers or the kids and just forget to communicate it to all parents until the last minute, so it’s always the same group of families who know each other well and socialize outside of school stuff who are the most involved, but there are many other parents who would like to participate but just feel out if the loop.

Again, I don’t think it’s on purpose but the result is really alienating. [b]I think if you do PTA or similar activities, you should make an effort to be inclusive. No one has to include all parents in their personal friendships, but you actually do have an obligation to be inclusive of all families in school activities.
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I think this is often where the resentment comes in. When people feel they are being excluded by a broader community, not just because they don’t feel included in a specific clique of moms. I already have friends, I’m not upset if someone doesn’t want to be my friend.[/quote]

+1 to this.  People can be friends with whoever, but official/PTA-led things should strive for some level of inclusiveness.  I don't think that is what OP is talking about (but may be a small part of it).  [/quote]

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