Parents and school involvement
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| Thu, 08-23-2007 - 8:49am |
My question stems from a personal experience. My middle child is starting kindergarten next week. I've become fairly close with one of my dd's friend's moms- this is her first child entering the school system. She WOH, I do not, plus I have experience with the school, so she's been calling me with questions and comments.
It started to go bad when she called to complain that the kindy orientation is during the day- when she is working. Then it led to complaints about the parents' read aloud program (when the kids are in library) and other opportunities for volunteerism in the school. I get that these things aren't convenient for her, but I'm getting annoyed with the complaining. How can the kids have an orientation at night when they go to school during the day? None of these events are mandatory for parents or kids. And plenty of activities are scheduled for evenings: Back to school night, the PTA picnic, etc.
She thinks because she can't participate, no one should be able to, apparently. Plenty of WOHP do show up for these things. I think she's being unrealistic if she thought she could put a couple of kids through school without ever taking a vacation day. Am I wrong? Am I missing something here?

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"my kids are growing up with consistent standards that aren't determined by what an additional income can or can not afford to pay."
Wouldn't you like to be able to afford any additional or more in depth activities for them?
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PumpkinAngel
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Having programs that work with dual wohps, makes sahp better universally....exactly how?
PumpkinAngel
Perhaps you can explain, but I'm missing the connection between allowing a child to advance based on their commitment and skill level (and of course their desire to advance) with raising children with consistent standards that aren't determined by additional income.
Do you understand the connection and the implication that it's a negative thing for a second income to pay for this advancement in activities?
PumpkinAngel
Just so you know, I'm in general agreement with you on this topic.
"Perhaps you can explain, but I'm missing the connection between allowing a child to advance based on their commitment and skill level (and of course their desire to advance) with raising children with consistent standards that aren't determined by additional income."
I think she's saying nothing about commitment and skill level at all.
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