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Parents expecting people to pay for their kids activities. It's out of control.

Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:07 pm
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4768 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:07 pm
I don't mind kids actually getting out and doing the work via door to door. I had to do the same for baseball growing up.

I don't mind selling super bowl squares, raffles etc. I've never done those but not offended by them either.

I pay for my kids stuff out of pocket, like since the dawn of time. I'm sure many of you are the same way.

Saw a new one this week, a mom doing an MLM claimed their kid is "hosting" an MLM "online party" for their activity and 100% of proceeds will pay for the costs.

Said kid is 6 or 7 years old.

This post was edited on 1/30/23 at 3:10 pm
Posted by LNCHBOX
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Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:08 pm to
dear facebook

And as always, it takes not even two seconds to say no thank you and move on with your day.
This post was edited on 1/30/23 at 3:11 pm
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
56939 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:08 pm to
Dis candy for dey baksitball team
Posted by Areddishfish
The Wild West
Member since Oct 2015
6333 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:08 pm to
Teams used to do carwashes and what not. Now they just beg on the corner of intersections like the homeless.
Posted by KAHog
South Trough
Member since Mar 2013
2765 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:09 pm to
Sir, this is a Wendy’s…
Posted by Beef Supreme
Member since Apr 2008
2077 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:09 pm to
And everyone is going to nationals.
Posted by JetsetNuggs
Member since Jun 2014
14993 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:09 pm to
quote:

a mom doing an MLM claimed their kid is "hosting" an MLM "party"


Tell the mom you want a different type of party in exchange for the money
Posted by Blutarsky
112th Congress
Member since Jan 2004
11495 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:09 pm to
Non stop candy sales.
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4768 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:10 pm to
quote:

Teams used to do carwashes and what not. Now they just beg on the corner of intersections like the homeless.




I'd rather just donate than them ruin my car.

That's still good in my book. At least out there putting in some time.
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
118105 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:10 pm to
What the hell is MLM?
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4768 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:11 pm to
quote:

What the hell is MLM?




Pyramid schemes. Multi level marketing
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
40777 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:11 pm to
quote:

Teams used to do carwashes and what not


How are the Battle Crickets supposed to maintain our private jet doing car washes. You want us flying coach every weekend? That takes a toll on these kids.
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4768 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:11 pm to
quote:

And everyone is going to nationals.






Yep, how many national champions can there be?
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
34991 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:12 pm to
I don’t mind fundraisers if it’s selling something or raffle

What I don’t like is the whole calendar thing where they ask you to pick a date and donate that much. So if it’s the 30th you donate $30….that’s dumb
Posted by CunningLinguist
Dallas, TX
Member since Mar 2006
19079 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:13 pm to
Kind of like Girl Scout cookies?
Posted by bnb9433
Member since Jan 2015
14551 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:13 pm to
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Yep, how many national champions can there be?


350
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4768 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:13 pm to
quote:

What I don’t like is the whole calendar thing where they ask you to pick a date and donate that much. So if it’s the 30th you donate $30….that’s dumb




Imagine picking the first.
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
4768 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:15 pm to
quote:

Kind of like Girl Scout cookies?




I love girl scout cookies.

Girl scout cookies are amazing.
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
104101 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:15 pm to
quote:

Teams used to do carwashes and what not. Now they just beg on the corner of intersections like the homeless.



We sold Krispy Kreme donuts by the dozen. Folks would pre-order and we would deliver them on Saturday mornings. Had to be at Krispy Kreme at 5:00 am to pick up.

Now they just sell the certificates. frickers.
Posted by Clark W Griswold
THE USA
Member since Sep 2012
10715 posts
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:17 pm to
I know a couple who makes over $250k. They are constantly asking for travel baseball donations and now have a Go Fund Me setup for their summer travel tournaments. Not sure why anyone would donate for that.
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