Originally Posted by Bostonian
I am glad that room mothers arrange for teacher presents and in-class parties. I never go to in-class events, so my only interaction with the room mother is to write the occasional $10 check, which I am happy to do.

Since room mothers don't have all that much work to do, maybe having a single room mother would be sufficient and eliminate friction. ... Let's not get too cranky about volunteers.
I still don't get it. A "Homeroom Mom" volunteers for what?