Weird Thing #6 Hit “Reply All” to group emails about snacks, preschool parties, volunteering, and donations

We’ve thought long and hard about why so many mothers insist on doing this.  Ten years ago, hitting “Reply All” may have been an accident (which is why there were a lot of embarrassing screw ups back then).  But in 2009, one does not hit “Reply All” by accident.  In 2009, one hits “Reply All” with a purpose, thus filling up other mother’s entire In Boxes with emails that say, “Thank you” or “I agree!” or “Sign me up for paper cups.” The question is why?  And how can we make it stop?!  Okay, settle down.  We know some of you are thinking “Reply All” is not weird.  It’s necessary so that other mothers will know which food item you plan to bring to the class party or what time you can work the bake sale table.  But isn’t that the job of the class parent?  To weed through 22 annoying, administrative emails so that the pain is felt by one and not shared by many?  Why else have a class mom?  Anyone can buy cupcakes!