Why do dads get the shaft from schools on special days? Think about it.... When you was in grade school, we were always making things for mommy, not dad. I never really thought about it till just recently. I have a child in 2 nd grade and one in pre-k. Not once has something been brought home just for me. Everything is centered around momma. Christmas, valentines day hell even mothers day falls during the school year. We dads sure do get screwed !