Way to persevere! Yahoooo!
I love the old saying (which I'm about to butcher) that one parent is a quack and two parents are a quack and a friend, but many parents are a group that has needs to be addressed. There is strength in numbers.
I love that one too!
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/advo.fruitcake.power.htmIf you think that you alone cannot do much to improve your school, you are probably right. You�re more likely to get what you want for your child if you work with other parents.
If you are in a school that is not parent-friendly, this is how you might be perceived.
1 person = A fruitcake
2 people = A fruitcake and a friend
3 people = Troublemakers
5 people = �Let�s have a meeting�
10 people = �We�d better listen�
25 people = �Our dear friends�
50 people = A powerful organization�
If you collaborate with other parents and organizations, you can make a difference. There is strength and power in numbers.
Source: 12 Things Parents (and Teachers) Need to Know About and Expect From Your
