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I think the key is to be respectful and appreciative when we all cross paths. When my son “graduated” from fifth grade, there were a couple of moms on a graduation commitee who came up with the most creative, fun ways to celebrate over the entire year. Really amazing. I couldn’t have done it and my kid got to take full part even thought wasn’t a part of the planning or work. At the end of the year, I sent the moms a small gift with notes from my son and me. His life was better for their presence and I think it’s important for those women to know that what they did was appreciated. To me, welcoming my son is supportive of me and acknowledging them is a way of supporting a different option.</p>