When a School Fundraiser Becomes an Unexpected Economics Lesson

I thought I was being a proactive parent by using my daughter's school fundraiser as a hands-on way to teach her about economics—budgeting, supply and demand, even a little profit and loss. But things quickly spiraled out of control. What started as a simple lesson turned into a much bigger deal, and now I’ve been called in for a meeting with the school this Friday. I’m feeling a mix of anxiety and curiosity about how to handle this. Has anyone else tried to turn a school project into a learning opportunity and had it backfire? I’d love to hear your advice or similar stories. How would you approach this meeting, and what would you say to the school? Share your thoughts below! #ParentingJourney #FamilyEducation #RealLifeLessons #Parenting