Twinmom Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Just had to ask....:glare: (Yes, we had co-op today and yes, more drama than actual education went on. Not sure I want to go back!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 LOL. It's the human condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 Oh, phooey! I'd hoped for better, but was prepared for the worst! :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyboys Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Sadly it seems so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 :grouphug: The longer I am out of high school the more I am convinced that high school drama is alive and well in many adult settings. However, as an adult I can now, thankfully, opt out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I'm happy to report that ours does not. BUT, we're only 5 families, and we care very much about each other. Homeschool groups on the other hand . . . Ugh! One in particular is just riddled with issues to the point where I will not be joining again next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Absolutely not. I have been in co-ops in five states and one other country and have had no such problems. Was there anyone there who annoyed me? Yes, but I just didn't let it bother me. I just didn't get into arguments with such a person. I don't know if it is the co-ops I have been in or that I am just much more easygoing (hard to see how I could be) but whatever, that has not been my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I guess it depends upon what you mean by "co-op." I think it usually works well when you have an individual who is passionate and knowledgeable about a subject and chooses to do a class and include other kids. I think it usually works well when you have 2-3 families get together to do science or a book club. I don't think it works well to say "we're doing a history co-op and everyone has to teach the class an equal amount of times." Some parents are overwhelmed with their younger kids, some parents aren't passionate about a subject, some people have more resources than others...I just don't think it usually works out, especially if you have more than 4 families. I think *large* groups usually involve some sort of politics or drama, almost no matter what. All of them. Not just co-ops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Ours is so large I am sure it goes on but I never hear about it. I am sure the board members deal with it regularly which is why I am happy to let them make decisions and have first crack at signing up for classes. I would not deal with it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertechmom Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 :grouphug: The longer I am out of high school the more I am convinced that high school drama is alive and well in many adult settings. However, as an adult I can now, thankfully, opt out. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I experienced these and many other problems in every coop I ever tried to help get started. I finally just withdrew and gave up. I tried teaching in connection with just one other person last semester (for the first time in several years) and found many of the same problems existed. I've come to the conclusion that if I ever teach again (and I am doing one class this semester), I will do it alone. So far this go round, no problems..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I belong to two smaller groups and really haven't experienced any drama in either. If there was a huge amount of drama I would just find another group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Are you talking about the adults or the children? The responses make it sound like it might be the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Mine seems to do a pretty good job of staying drama-free, fortunately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Ours is pretty drama free. There were issues but now the Drama Queen is gone. She was asked to leave. She was also asked to leave the church we once attended. She has also had several friends, me included, end relationships with her. Boy do I feel bad for her kids, especially her oldest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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