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In reply to the discussion: Let's keep this alive... [View all]

mzteris

(16,232 posts)
25. I don't go there anymore
Sun Jun 30, 2013, 11:56 AM
Jun 2013

It was just - too - hostile, and made my blood pressure way too high.

Eventually, I realized there wasn't much point in my even trying to communicate with them. The level of animosity became so great, I don't think most of them bothered to even read what I was actually saying or look at the links provided. It was just attack attack attack flame war mode.

I still say there should be a "regular teacher's forum" and have the EDUCATION forum for the GP. The teachers seem to think they, and they only, are qualified or allowed to "teach" - or even have an opinion. Mere parents know nothing. (And god forbid you're a homeschooler. Blasphemy!)

You could try if you want. The host there and I are not on friendly terms.

Edit to add: Actually, I think the Asperger's/PDD group might be a good place. There are many who hs who fit this profile.

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Let's keep this alive... [View all] GoddessOfGuinness May 2011 OP
amen to that! mzteris May 2011 #1
I agree (n/t). Maat May 2011 #2
I was wondering about that lbrtbell May 2011 #3
The group that I'm with may not be all liberal, but GoddessOfGuinness Dec 2011 #4
Someone one DU2 made the same point... onpatrol98 Dec 2011 #5
Exactly... GoddessOfGuinness Dec 2011 #8
I suspect that the alleged "social skills" advantage ... Boojatta Jan 2012 #11
Well said GoddessOfGuinness Jan 2012 #12
Best thing about homeschooling... onpatrol98 Dec 2011 #6
Yes! GoddessOfGuinness Dec 2011 #9
I am a Liberal Homeschooler! miss_hope27 Dec 2011 #7
I'm sorry to hear that... GoddessOfGuinness Dec 2011 #10
I'm a big supporter of this group. NYC_SKP Mar 2012 #13
Thanks, NYC_SKP! GoddessOfGuinness Mar 2012 #14
I had to come and see if this group was still around qanda Mar 2012 #15
It's especially helpful when GoddessOfGuinness Apr 2012 #16
I'm not a homeschooler, nor a homeschooling mom or dad, nor do I even have kids Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #17
I can understand her frustration... GoddessOfGuinness May 2012 #18
Message auto-removed april dreamweaver Mar 2013 #20
we were kids is to stay at home kaanguler Feb 2013 #19
+1 Joel thakkar Apr 2013 #21
K/R and I think it's unlikely that we'll lose this group. NYC_SKP Jun 2013 #22
We need to let people know mzteris Jun 2013 #23
Have any of us posted a heads-up in the actual DU Education Forum? NYC_SKP Jun 2013 #24
I don't go there anymore mzteris Jun 2013 #25
Liberal Homeschooler in South Carolina (gasp!) Sdaniel0919 Jan 2014 #26
Good question! TBF Jan 2014 #27
hmmm mzteris Jan 2014 #28
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