Did you even have this in your class? Did you go on class picnics, field trips, have sweet tables? I…

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Did you even have this in your class? Did you go on class picnics, field trips, have sweet tables? Is that really a bad thing? So much is written about it being a waste of money and time, but do you not want work parties? Don't you have celebrations at work? Like for February 23rd and March 8th, quests, food spreads? Maybe you set up a table for New Year's, exchange gifts? For me, it's just an essential part of life, socializing and having fun. Of course, you don't always have the opportunity or desire, but occasionally you can do something like this a couple of times a year. Why is everyone so against a sweet table or watching a movie together? I'd even invite everyone for a picnic in the spring, I think I'll do just that for the last bell.
Добрый вечер, родители. Как у вас в классе суммы больше или меньше? Те, кто кричал, что нужно больше… Did you have things like this in your class? Did you go on picnics, take field trips, or have bake s…
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Yuliya
Trips available
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Natali
No time, and I don't like big groups.
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Agapova Inna
I'm all for it. But at a convenient time and in an interesting place. 😀
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Olga
Why strangers? They're your colleagues where you work/study!
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Olga
Agapova Inna So, of course, you have to choose what's right for you. You can't agree to everything. Some people are saying it's totally unnecessary with gifts, parties, and outings, and that kids don't even need a sweet table at the end of the year.
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Elena
I was all for it, especially in elementary school, but nobody organized anything for us. Maybe it's because the first 2 years fell during COVID times, and then we had emergencies, etc. My older son travels with a different group, not his class, and he likes it. Starting in 5th grade, they organize tea parties in the classroom for holidays, but last year my son had a conflict with a classmate, and he's uncomfortable going to such events anymore. Instead, he and his friends go to cafes.
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Ruzanna
I don't like seeing other people's faces in my free time… I have more interesting things to do. If the child goes without me, I don't mind)))) If they want to, let them go.
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Olga
Why, I just want to understand)
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Agapova Inna
Agapova Inna Honestly, most of it isn't really necessary. Gifts are cheap trinkets, sweets are hard to please everyone with, and events often mean 'stand still, don't run, don't make noise.' 🤷
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Olga
Ruzanna Basically, a lot of people just don't want to go out without much explanation, like they're introverts)
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Olga
Elena A pretty good option, and with friends, I think that's how it'll be later, everyone will split into groups and go on their own.
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Ruzanna
Ruzanna Not just a typo, but a deeply ingrained and incorrigible one))) I feel physically ill from interacting even with close people, and strangers absolutely shouldn't appear in my world at all unless absolutely necessary
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Olga
Yuliya This isn't bad already
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Katya
No. I hang out with people I'm interested in. If my daughter wants to, sure. But personally, I don't want to waste my time with people I don't find interesting. (P.S. I love people and socializing! But specifically with them, I just don't click.)
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Olga
Agapova Inna Well, it varies, not all events require you to stand still and be quiet)
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Olga
Ruzanna That happens sometimes))
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Arina
In our class, some moms said they don't need any outings, field trips, or extracurricular activities at all. They don't think it brings kids closer together.
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Olga
Arina I see this a lot here and honestly, I don't get it, but maybe it's because some people are introverts? I love activity, meeting new people, and socializing. Of course, I can shut down when I can't or don't want to, but most of the time, I'm all for interesting events!
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Olga
Katya Well, if there's no understanding, then of course there can't be any get-togethers.)
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Olga
Of course, they aren't strangers anymore, but colleagues, co-workers, classmates, acquaintances)
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Olga
And why is that, if you don't mind me asking?
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Arina
Arina So, we're not suggesting that all parents go, for example, if they want to. But parents don't let their children go, using the excuse 'we don't need to.' Essentially, parents decide for their children, confusing their own desires with their children's. I remember in elementary school we had tea parties, outings, and all that. Everyone always enjoyed it.
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Chudaeva Elena
All our field trips are with the teacher during school hours. I often go as a chaperone because of my flexible work schedule. I wouldn't go to a picnic with other parents; I don't even know most of them. What would I even talk about with them? I'm already dreading getting through graduation this year. I really don't want to go at all. Only for my daughter's sake.
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Natasha
And what for? What's the point?
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Olga
Arina Maybe the child doesn't want to go if the parents don't, but for us it's a bit the opposite. I want to go, and my son automatically tags along with me 🤣 He doesn't have a choice. Later, he ends up liking it too, and once he got older, after 5, he started suggesting we go places himself when he sees ads around town.
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Olga
To chat, meet new people, share interests, play games, have fun, and spend time in an enjoyable way. Of course, you can have fun and a great time without these group outings too, but they add a nice mix!
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Olga
Chudaeva Elena It's tough, of course, but this is all for fun and connection, right?
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Olga
To distract myself from work, chat in a more relaxed atmosphere, and have some fun!
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Arina
Arina I don't know, but some parents aren't focusing on the child not wanting to or not being interested, but rather on 'I think this is unnecessary.' We thought it might be about money, but they don't even want free activities. Well, if they don't want it, they don't want it 🤷
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Valeriya
I'm just not interested in these people. I've genuinely tried to be friends with them, but it's just not working out. We don't have anything in common.
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Natasha
You can do all of this outside of class/work, too.
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Natasha
but not everyone needs that.
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Dergunova Lesya
Arina Parents have the right to make decisions for their children until they are 18. They decided kids should go to school, even though there are other educational options in the country and they could have asked the kids' opinions. My point is, parents always make the final call.
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Dergunova Lesya
Arina Who knows if it's laziness or not
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