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Originally Posted by benzene
I won't even send my child out for these fundraising efforts (wrapping paper, candy bars, 'precious moments' figurine crap) for his own school, so I'm *really* a scrooge. I find the whole idea loathsome. So no, I don't blame you for being a scrooge.
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I agree, my kids have never gone out to solicit subscriptions, to sell candy or anything else like that. If the school needs money, I would rather write them a check. The worst part was when they had these contests where kids would get prizes (real cheap stuff, btw) if the sold certain amount of subscriptions. I told my kids that if they wanted the "prize" they could always work doing extra chores at home and I'd get it for them. That usually worked, but the peer pressure can be intense.
At work many parents continually hit co-workers for money for this or that other activity or fundraiser. I always say no. But then again, people know I am cranky, so they generally leave me alone.
But Kuan, this is family, so just bite the bullet my friend and pay up. Are they from your wife's side of the family (if so, you need to keep the peace).
But if they are from your side of the family you can always blow them off...
Good luck.