I’ve had nothing but great feedback regarding my story about volunteering, but there are a few things I would like to add: One of the things that makes schools so great is parent involvement. Kids notice when the parents are there working to help the teachers, and projects to improve the school of life.
Stay involved with your child’s education by staying involved with your school — but do it in the way that best suits you, and your family. For many Moms, PTO may be a huge social opportunity, after so many isolating years of staying home with toddlers. This is good too. But be careful to watch how quickly you can get roped in to doing things that no longer make sense for you.
And then, panic…. People are depending on you to deliver something, and you’re working late into the night to get things done.
This year, I will have exactly 1 hour to myself, 3 days a week. That’s less time than I had last year. So, this year, I made a decision that the only volunteer time I can contribute will involve “face-time” with my children. So, yes, I will help out in the classroom, when my child is in the room, working with the children. I figure they have to share me all day long with their brothers, so I can give them this gift once or twice a week.
Stay involved with your school — only as a way to stay involved with your child.
Still here, soaking up the lake… 
I think you have covered this subject perfectly. Our schools need us, our kids need us but to be effective and sane we need to have limits too. Clear limits. I want my time to matter.
Thanks for posting more.
I offered to volunteer this year in my son’s kindergarten classroom but I told his teacherI only wanted to work in my son’s room and no where else. I also signed up for the PTA but only to help with fun stuff!
BTW, thanks for the comment.
hi i enjoyed the read