How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

PTA Drama, Yep Predictable

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ptaWhy do people join their kids Parent Teacher Associations?  Well I can’t speak for everyone.  My excuse.  I thought it would be a great way to be involved, lend a hand, oh and I got talked into it.  I have sucker written all over my forehead.  Where was I? Oh yes, well, when I do something I jump in with both feet. Not only did I agree to join this parent group, I agreed to be the Secretary.  What does this mean? Not much except that I take the notes and I can’t quit.  For a whole year.  Sigh.

So we got through the first “Executive” Meeting and it went really well.  There was wine, and it is a really great group of women. (Umm mostly…catty bitching to follow)  We were productive and even managed to have a good laugh or too.  Then, the wheels fell off.  One of these women..she snapped.  There is no other word for it.  She. Snapped.  She is picking fights, sending nasty e-mails, being incredibly rude, making accusations of theft, and generally creating havoc in the suburbs.  Grrr.

Why does there always have to be a bitch in the bunch?  For one fleeting moment I thought all those nasty stories I have heard about PTA’s from hell were nothing but urban legends, sadly, turns out the legends were true.

There is no room in my life for this childish drama.  This backstabbing trouble making level jumping crazy lady has got to go.  Believe it or not it has come down to her or all of us. That is 5 other Mama’s who have had their fill of this Chick. 

Know what I learned?  If you are a super hot head, you can be voted out of the PTA by the other ticked off Mama’s.  Guess who’s being shown the door this week?  Ohhh drama! Evil grin!  I wonder if we will need security?  No seriously.

This weeks lesson from the Suburbs is the same as the golden rule of Kindergarten.  Play nice with your friends, or you won’t have any.  Wish us luck!

*Image courtesy of Chalkwell Hall

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    4. Well you certainly cemented my decision to never get involved with PTA!!
      I can’t wait to hear what happens when she finds out she’s a goner!!

    6. OOh, kicked out? Can’t wait for the post with her reaction!

      Because drama is fun when you are just reading it and not living it.

    9. the pta is great to get people involved in the school and help with organizing volunteers.
      the board…which i was pres of one year…whole ‘nother thing.
      alot of work and people hate whatever you do…but not enough to suggest how to fix it or give their time.
      i still pay my dues for pta and i still volunteer but i avoid meetings!

    10. I joined when my daughter was young although it was called the PVG (Parent Volunteer Group) because there sure when no teacher on it. We made enough money to get the kids 2 playgrounds which was really cool. There is always one bitch in the bunch!!

      And thanks for commenting about the facebook attack photos. And yes I do think the kid(s) who put photos of this on facebook should be charged. As well as anyone who TOOK photos….as well as anyone who STOOD there and WATCHed without doing SOMETHING!!! (one newspaper said she was raped by 7 guys.) This whole thing disgusts me to no end.

    13. Wow the PTA sure has changed since I was a child. I will stay far way when my little one goes to school. What a mess..

      Have a great week..

    14. I did the same thing..joined the Pta to help out & my kids loved me being there. I got roped in to chairing our auction 2 years in a row & then became treasurer for 2 years. I liked it alot except there are all litle clicks & a bunch of caddy bitches. i did my job and got the hell out. i did not want to make friends with these people. Our executive board is ov over 100 people and our fundraisers rake in thousands. It was like running a small business. I dont have the time anymore and so relieved i dont do it anymore