Parent wonders when to let young son roam
She obviously does not volunteer to help in any of the aforementioned activities.
Money has to come from somewhere.
If these groups didn't raise funds, the only option would be to raise membership fees -- often a whole lot.
I hope in addition to writing something about not pestering people, she also included a very helpful check to cover her daughter's expected (and needed) contribution.
-- Generous
Dear Generous: I read about a school that started the school year by offering parents an option: to contribute a flat fee to be put into an activity fund, and be put on a "do not pester" list for fundraisers. This idea was quite popular.
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