Nope. Not on my watch. There won’t be any protractors or No. 2 pencils in my cart! Hey there, cashier at Target—I’ll just take these patriotic flip-flops, a bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos, and a Coke to share with my daughter. I’m not ready to leave the blissful embrace of summer just yet. Let me soak up the humidity and endure the sticky seats of my car. I want to relish the unexpected downpours and marvel at the vibrant purple and gold sunsets that define these warm months. So, let’s not rush into fall, Mr. Five Star First Gear. I’m firmly against it.
I’m not prepared for those school supply lists filled with items that will end up half-used (like those notebooks) or completely untouched by the end of the year (I’m looking at you, graph paper and red pens). I’m still trying to convince myself that a little sunbathing will help flatten my stomach. The last thing on my mind is whether my child will end up with scoliosis from lugging around six different 1-inch binders and three-subject notebooks in a middle school without lockers.
Sure, I know there are organized moms out there already tackling the back-to-school aisles, checking off their lists and enjoying the thrill of snagging the last pair of left-handed scissors. But that’s not me. By 3 p.m. today, my daughter and I will be debating between a salted pretzel or a churro at the water park. We still have five glorious weeks before we dive into this delightful conversation:
Me: Are the vocabulary words in the book or are they on a ditto?
Kid: A what?
Me: A ditto. You know, when the teacher prints the words on a sheet and makes copies for the class?
Kid: What is making copies?
Me: Seriously? You mean a copy machine?
Kid: OHHH! So, no, the words aren’t on any handouts. They’re in the book.
Me: Got it, so she wants the assignment on loose leaf?
Kid: On what?
I get it; retail has its rhythm. Back-to-school sales kick off in July, Halloween costumes appear in August, Christmas trees start popping up in October, and those Easter baskets take over right after Valentine’s Day. But how can we fully enjoy today when we’re constantly anticipating tomorrow? The moment that first three-prong folder crosses my threshold, summer is effectively over. And I’m just not ready for that. I haven’t even managed a trip to Disney yet! So, I’m standing my ground and committing to one season at a time. It’s summer until that first school bell rings on August 24.
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In summary, the back-to-school season is a reminder of summer’s fleeting nature, but I’m determined to savor every moment of warmth and fun with my family before the school year begins.
Keyphrase: back-to-school boycott
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