I don’t know how a scoll can expect kids to go door to door to sell candy, when a parent can get arrested for letting them play at a park by themselves, which we did almost daily when my sons were growing up.
A better thing is to coach Alix through selling that stuff herself. I’ve seen many Girl Scout leaders coach the girls, including the shy ones, through the process of selling their cookies. It grows their confidence and self-esteem.
I get why an athletic team or other extra-curricular groups might need to do a fund raiser. I have no issues with that. I do, however, have an issue with schools themselves (especially elementary schools) doing fund raisers. (I feel the same way about expecting teachers to pay for their own classroom supplies and their having to beg for supplies from parents.)
I remember when husband and I went to St. Patrick’s Day parade, a mom with son went to the crowd to sell candy bars to the crowd, I cannot remember for what, I turned down; whereas others did buy.
rekam Premium Member over 4 years ago
Val does all the work and Alix takes all the credit.
hk Premium Member over 4 years ago
Not surprising. Our daughters did it all and we sat and watched.
Back to Big Mike over 4 years ago
I don’t know how a scoll can expect kids to go door to door to sell candy, when a parent can get arrested for letting them play at a park by themselves, which we did almost daily when my sons were growing up.
Sassy's Mom over 4 years ago
A better thing is to coach Alix through selling that stuff herself. I’ve seen many Girl Scout leaders coach the girls, including the shy ones, through the process of selling their cookies. It grows their confidence and self-esteem.
I get why an athletic team or other extra-curricular groups might need to do a fund raiser. I have no issues with that. I do, however, have an issue with schools themselves (especially elementary schools) doing fund raisers. (I feel the same way about expecting teachers to pay for their own classroom supplies and their having to beg for supplies from parents.)
kab2rb over 4 years ago
I remember when husband and I went to St. Patrick’s Day parade, a mom with son went to the crowd to sell candy bars to the crowd, I cannot remember for what, I turned down; whereas others did buy.
Dr_Fogg over 4 years ago
Dedicated to all those Moms and Dads that have kids in scouts. :-)Been there too.