Teen Boys,PTA & Porn

I was asked this summer if I'd be interested in running for PTA President.  Um, no.   Plus, I knew no one else was running so I didn't want to run the chance that I would get it.

Now this week I was asked if I would consider being PTA Treasurer.  Um, again no.  

It surprises me because I'm really not the PTA type of mom and I for the life of me don't know why people like me and want me to do stuff with/for them.

Anyhoo,  when you get them to high school stuff like PTA gets tossed to the side.  I know PTA is good and raises money for stuff (I can't remember what)   I'm going to get alot of crap for saying all this.   

I am on the home stretch Homeys.   Both my boys are in high school.  I have paid my dues.  Literally.  I'm scared to add up what I have paid in school fees for 3 boys.  

I have done it all.  PTA, fundraisers out the yoohoo, volunteered, baked shit (I'm a horrible baker) put up with crazy psycho moms, smiled at teachers that shouldn't be teachers, made projects (by myself) whipped up some kind of costume the night before......   All for the sake of making sure my babies had smooth sailing through their school years.

High school.  That's a different animal.  Very little volunteering required.  In fact, almost frowned upon  (Talking to you cra cra helicopter Mom who just shows up at school to make copies)   No baking.  Yay!  Your kids will be mortified if you do. Only interaction with other parents is at sporting events and performances which is better than fakey smiles over 100% Juice and gluten,tree nut, peanut, dairy, egg free cookies in the classroom.

While I think all those were important jobs in our boyos younger years and wouldn't trade them for anything a high school moms job is tougher.

Instead of homeroom mom I am private investigator mom.  It is my duty to know who my boys are hanging out with.  It is my duty to check all computers for inappropriate stuff.  C'mon I have boys.  We're talking porn. It is my job to make sure their grades are up to snuff (cause high school teacher won't send notes home saying little Johhny is having a hard time in reading)  And speaking of snuff, harping about drugs and trying your best to make sure they don't do them.  I like to send pictures to them of meth heads and heroin addicts.   Ugh, scary stuff.

I may not be the smartest Mom but I refuse to be the dumbest Mom.

I run an open home. I'll chat about anything.  If we see anything inappropriate on tv I'll start a discussion about it. I'm talking to you Miley.....  I'm always asking my guys if they need to talk about anything.  I try to do this over dinner where they can't leave.....

I'll ask if they want to talk about drugs or sex or their bodies. And that our bodies are our own etc...  I usually get eye rolls or "jeez, Mom!"   But, I hope by keeping it in the open it will help.  Or at least keep them ok until they go to college......