tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988931737585001828.post5733527597095943840..comments2023-08-12T02:17:30.200-07:00Comments on Children Grow, Children Explore, Children Learn: Is It Me???Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00132185749852282347noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988931737585001828.post-81317632059791805382010-05-19T14:12:31.869-07:002010-05-19T14:12:31.869-07:00Sorry the group was so rude. I'm on a Yahoo gr...Sorry the group was so rude. I'm on a Yahoo groups list for Lewis and Thurston County Homeschoolers (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lewis-ThurstonHSers) and people have posted requests to have park days and there are a lot of posts about other functions (lego group at the library, etc.). Not sure if you are in Thurston county but there might be groups for other counties.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02709936607140287680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988931737585001828.post-12164177096908709232010-05-07T06:24:36.303-07:002010-05-07T06:24:36.303-07:00I dont like it when people act that way.. At least...I dont like it when people act that way.. At least give you a response! The jumpstart for the wii sounds awesome.. def. going to have to look into that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988931737585001828.post-26015035766477410122010-05-06T21:25:47.036-07:002010-05-06T21:25:47.036-07:00I'll echo what others have said, they might ju...I'll echo what others have said, they might just be disorganized and not gotten back to you. That's my theory.<br /><br />I still haven't hear back from the one I applied to a while back, I need to try and follow up with them to see what is happening.<br /><br />I just saw that email from Jump Start as well, and from the graphics I saw on it it looks like the same game. I'm debating on whether or not we'll get it because my kids are loving having a game for them on the computer, but Princess might play it if it's on the Wii..... I don't know, we'll see where we end up going.Ticiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17970101432834731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988931737585001828.post-9677558181652950212010-05-06T15:43:04.278-07:002010-05-06T15:43:04.278-07:00I tend to agree that it could be that reason, ever...I tend to agree that it could be that reason, everyone else thinks someone has replied....which still is sad.<br /><br />However it appears is a very common occurrence in the homeschool world. I run quite a large network (about 60 children, large for Oz) and I have had several families tell me their similar stories.<br /><br />I always make a point to remind myself and my committee what it feels like to be a) a new homeschooler b) new to the area c) new to our group. I honestly believe that most don't do those things deliberately that just forget a few simple points. <br /><br />One other thing is I think that over time a small group becomes close and they are happy with that and it is difficult for the group to allow a new person into that circle so to speak. Not that they may not want new members, just that the process is slow, it takes time to fit in and get to know people and it has to come from both sides. The long term members and the new member both need to make the effort.<br /><br />I personally feel that a great support network is imperative to the long term happiness for both home schooled children and home schooling parents (which is why I started my own, I couldn't find one I was happy with). We just began as a simple playgroup with park meet ups once a week and over the last 2 years it has grown to a fully fledged operating co-op offering many delightful classes and activities.<br /><br />It has been my saviour, both myself and my children have made lifelong friendships through it...but I am now rambling lol!!!<br /><br />I would suggest one more try with an email/post and if no response consider your options of other groups or the viability of starting something small yourself...just my two cents worth. :)Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974687027083973218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988931737585001828.post-81655977753649413362010-05-06T15:13:05.938-07:002010-05-06T15:13:05.938-07:00It could be that the group has no clear leader, so...It could be that the group has no clear leader, so everyone is just hoping that someone else will respond. We have the same problem at work sometimes - we get an email and everyone thinks that someone else is better qualified to answer the question. I hope that you will be able to join other homeschoolers that live close by.Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988931737585001828.post-51416754569575866102010-05-06T13:18:08.059-07:002010-05-06T13:18:08.059-07:00Thank you for your suggestions about searching thr...Thank you for your suggestions about searching through Yahoo. I have already done that, and also went through our State Homeschool Organization. Our area just does not have all the resources a larger area has. I will say though that I did hear from someone in the group after posting this. How ironic? I believe this to be the only group in our area, from what I am hearing from other homeschoolers I have contacted.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132185749852282347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988931737585001828.post-44131881327975573902010-05-06T12:36:35.787-07:002010-05-06T12:36:35.787-07:00How about doing a search in Yahoo (type in homesch...How about doing a search in Yahoo (type in homeschooling & your county or city under groups). Both homeschool groups we are in I found through Yahoo. Most of the time Yahoo groups tend to be free and it's a great way to connect with other homeschoolers. Like today our group did a tour of the animal shelter. Maybe activities like that maybe fun for you guys. Just a suggestion. :) NicoleMama to 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/05540239844969629644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988931737585001828.post-54163532843248163192010-05-06T11:27:28.491-07:002010-05-06T11:27:28.491-07:00Thanks for the heads up on the Wii Jumpstart game ...Thanks for the heads up on the Wii Jumpstart game - we'll be checking that one out!<br /><br />As to the support group - I don't know about everyone else, but I think joining in with a group of strangers can be very difficult. Just because we're all homeschoolers, does not mean we'll get along. It's so much easier, to know the people first, and then decide to have a play group, or support group.An Almost Unschooling Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.com