Last month, I wrote about the Parent-Teacher Association meeting. I shared with you how stunned I was at the childish behavior that ensued. (Here’s the original post)

Two weeks ago, the minutes from the meeting came out and NOTHING was written in the minutes about the problem that was raised. It was as if the whole incident was erased. To top it off, nothing was noted about the issue being discussed at the next meeting (which is what the committee said they would do).

Disappointed doesn’t even begin to describe my feelings.

So here’s what I’ve learned:

• I am a Polyanna. I believe that people and groups genuinely want to improve and grow.
• Being a Polyanna is lonely.

What keeps running through my mind are my children’s voices “but that’s not fair,” “but that isn’t nice,” “but you told us we’re supposed to work together.”

All true. It isn’t fair, it isn’t nice and it clearly is not working together. Unfortunately, the world isn’t always fair, nice or cooperative.

So what do I do now? Give up? Uh, no! I will continue to teach my children that there are issues worth fighting for (just prepare yourself to face apathy in others).

That Polyanna side of me wants to keep fighting for justice. That Polyanna side of me believes if I just figure out the right way to discuss the problem that we can work together…

And so, I remain dedicated to working together (or, more truthfully, to find a way to get the group to believe it is worth it to work together!). I called another parent to prepare for the meeting and we’re putting together a committee….there is strength in numbers! If we join together, we’ll be heard and understood. If we stick with it, we’ll prevail.

Polyanna’s search for justice continues….