I have developed a uniform which I wear when I visit schools to which I hope My Kid will be accepted with open arms.
I wear black, white and neutral tones with the exception of the pop of color as advised by the skinny lady in the pencil skirt on the TLC show, What Not to Wear.
I wear my chunky carved stone necklace (which is not really my style) because I hope it says; “statement piece”.
I hope it says: “I’m artistic! As evidence; I present the chunky stone necklace purchased at a street festival.”
But, see how I pair it with a tailored jacket to indicate that I am a professional with multiple degrees.
However, I do hope you will think of me as the type of creative likely to have a flexible schedule which will enable me to volunteer during the school day more than the average parent–which I hope will more than make up for the fact that I cannot donate large amounts of money to your school.
Also, I have this nice charm bracelet with a quote on it by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Would you like to see it?
Look. Lots of black. That says, “I’m a New Yorker!”
Say something–but don’t say too much!
My child wants to be a physicist.
My husband is an executive.
Please let My Kid into your school.
Can you see (as I do) how much she belongs in your gifted student body.
I won’t say, “I’m a clown!”
No, not now.
Keep it a secret.
People stereotype.
I want them think I’m normal.
So they’ll let My Kid into their school.