I agree with your thought pattern HowlerKarma and also have walked that dangerous line of alienating teachers and administration where my sons go to / have gone to school attempting to advocate and make change. Unfortunately, we're open enrolled and I can't even run for the school board. When finally after decades they put together a parent advisory board for the GT program, they excluded any parent who knew their arse from a hot rock on the subject matter to be on the committee. They weren't stupid, they wanted sheep and that's what they got.

I think separating long term advocacy and doing what's best for my own children is the direction I've learned to take as well. I have the feeling I'll actually be able to do MORE when my kids are through the system than I am now.

Last edited by Old Dad; 04/22/14 06:32 AM.