Where Have All the Parents Gone?

I'm just thinking out loud here.

It's Thanksgiving Feast time in Christa's class. I'm helping make calls to the moms (or dads, I'm really not picky) to have them contribute to the feast. Chicken legs instead of turkey, because it's easier for the kiddos to eat. Mashed potatoes. Dessert. You know, those sorts of things.

Only problem? It's hard getting hold of any of the parents.

Where is everybody?

I'm on Day #3 of calling. I've called families at least three times before reaching someone. I had one parent call me back. (Thank you, Izzy's mom.) I still haven't contacted all the families on my half of the class list.

I've called during the day. I've called early in the evening. I've called later in the evening.
Again, my question is: Where is everybody?

When I do reach a parent, she (or he) is always glad to help. That's not the problem. The problem is reaching someone.

I'm beginning to think everyone else is just as busy as I am. I am beginning to think everyone else is too busy--just like I am.

And if the parents are too busy, the kiddos are too busy.

Our habits become our kiddos' habits.

Busy parents make for busy kids.

Like I said, just thinking out loud here. But, I think I'm on to something. I'm calling people--and nobody's home.

Are we spending too little time at home with our children?

Just wondering.