This month La Petite is raising monies for Make-A-Wish, which means lots of opportunities for the parents to shell out their dollars. Dollars for kids to participate in PJ day, moon bouncing, Parent Night outs, Dinners to Go, Crazy Hair Day, a candy gram during snack time , visit with a fire fighter/fire truck, and the list goes on and on.
This morning, after we changed into our school PJs for this paid PJ day (yes, this is the third time in two weeks Ellie has worn PJs to school), Ellie turns to me and says, "Mom, can I have a dollar for the bake sale?" I could not help but laugh---it completely made me chuckle. I don't think Ellie has no idea what a Bake Sale is (again all proceeds to go to Make-A-Wish), but was probably told by her teachers to ask for a dollar.
As I write this, however, my laughter turns to slight feeling of anger. This whole pay for services--while it raises money--is disturbing. Of course, I am going to give money for it. I don't want Ellie not to participate in the event of the day or buy something from the bake sale cart.
Is my 3 year old capable of understanding why some kids participate and others don't? If we don't give, will she feel like she isn't welcome to the table? Is this something I want to subject my child to at 3? Won't she get enough of this ins a couple of years?
Okay--so I am completely disturbed by this. I am sure this idea began with the greatest of intentions---but I'm not sure this is teaching my kids something I want them to learn.
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