Has anyone ever said yes to PTA then backed out?

[museumum]

As per title. Is this the worst crime ever???
I let myself be talked into an “easy” pta roll then backed down three weeks later after the first meeting made it clear it would be easy.

I think I’m now public enemy no1 and will need to wear a mask and hood for school run for ever 🙈🙈🙈

Anyone else ever been so stupid???

Much better to back out now than take on the role and not do it.

I helped with the PTA for the first year of DD being at primary school but then stopped because I went back to work and didn't have the time. I got a couple of pointed remarks from the head of the PTA about how she manages to do both but just ignored them, thankfully we don't actually have a child in the same school year or class so I rarely have to see her.

Please be very clear if you can do it.
People used to be all enthusiastic and offer to do things and then let us down at the last minute when it made things difficult.
Just don’t offer

I keep trying to be clear. I cannot do it (it’s very complicated post covid). But they keep trying to make me either do it or be responsible for finding someone else to (I can’t do that either as I don’t know anyone in the school community really).

What role was it? Why do you think it would be hard?

Someone did a role on our pta for about 3-4 months and then said they had too much on. We all completely understood and rejigged roles to cover her. You definitely shouldn’t be guilt tripped!

Just be clear then disengage.

PTAs need to cut their cloth according to who they have willing to do things. And I say that as a PTA role holder for 12 years.

Just say no. Don't let yourself be talked into doing something you don't want to. PTA is one thing I don't miss now my kids are at High School.

I did this and still can’t look any of them in the eye. So embarrassing. In my defence I didn’t realise at the time that I have ADHD and was also going through some personal stuff.

Literally everyone does this.

@APurpleSquirrel

What role was it? Why do you think it would be hard?

It’s to do with afterschool clubs and new covid regulations are very very difficult.

In that case, as other PPs say, just be very clear with the Chair that you hadn't realised the extent of the role & don't feel able to fulfill it properly.
But also, if you do still want to be involved in other PTA stuff, make that clear too.

I'm a PTA Chair, & if you came to me & said you couldn't take on the role, whilst it would be frustrating I would understand & still would like you to stay involved, whether that's attending meetings, assisting with events etc, than for you to feel alienated & not be involved at all.