KRG Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 to have something in it about marriage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 to have something in it about marriage? I have never read anything specifically about marriage. Are they asking you if you are married or single? Or are they putting forth statements regarding marriage to ask you if you are agreeing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 :blink: That's a new one on me. Is the SOF asking if you believe that "marriage" is between a man and a woman? How can this possibly have anything to do with homeschoolers getting together to teach their children in a group setting?? Unless there have been issues...there's always a back story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Several people here have brought up Statements of Faith that include statements about marriage. For example, that the husband is head of the household, etc. There is a reason that many of us don't belong to a co-op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 it is along the lines of marriage is between a man and a woman. I don't know the backstory, but I am sure there is one. We are not the most active participant in the co-op but I am a member because it is pretty much the only option in this town for homeschoolers. I am baffled that they are asking us to sign off on a marriage clause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 There is a reason that many of us don't belong to a co-op. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 :iagree: and it is the reason I probably will not be joining this next year. We do not take the classes there but for any other type of social outings you have to be a member. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Several people here have brought up Statements of Faith that include statements about marriage. For example, that the husband is head of the household, etc. There is a reason that many of us don't belong to a co-op. I must have missed that. Darn. Yeah, I wouldn't belong to a co-op or a support group that required a SOF, even if I agreed with it, and especially not if it included marriage stuff. Sheesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Yeah, I wouldn't belong to a co-op or a support group that required a SOF, even if I agreed with it, and especially not if it included marriage stuff. Sheesh. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 There is a reason that many of us don't belong to a co-op. Bingo. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I just don't understand the implied insinuation that you can only associate with people who think exactly like you. It's so strange to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Create your own social outings. Call your co-op friends and invite them to go with you. Or raise the issue with the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Been in homeschool co-ops, groups, and academies in many, many places. Never came across anything about marriage, I don't think except something about that both parents must be in agreement in homeschooling or one parent who has sole custody. Something to that effect which never affected us since both dh and I are strong supporters of homeschooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 I just don't understand the implied insinuation that you can only associate with people who think exactly like you. It's so strange to me. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 Create your own social outings. Call your co-op friends and invite them to go with you. Or raise the issue with the board. I sent an email to the board--no response... We do get together with our friends weekly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Been in homeschool co-ops, groups, and academies in many, many places. Never came across anything about marriage, I don't think except something about that both parents must be in agreement in homeschooling or one parent who has sole custody. Something to that effect which never affected us since both dh and I are strong supporters of homeschooling. Never asked to sign a statement of faith with anything in it about marriage. I'm sure there is a backstory that would make this much more clear. I'd have a problem with militant parents of any stripe making an issue. Keep your business to yourself. I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 it is along the lines of marriage is between a man and a woman. I don't know the backstory, but I am sure there is one. We are not the most active participant in the co-op but I am a member because it is pretty much the only option in this town for homeschoolers. I am baffled that they are asking us to sign off on a marriage clause. Is it a co-op or a support group? If you know some of the people in it, couldn't you call them and suggest meeting at a nearby park for lunch, and just enjoy each other's company for a couple of hours? That's how many support groups start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 Is it a co-op or a support group? If you know some of the people in it, couldn't you call them and suggest meeting at a nearby park for lunch, and just enjoy each other's company for a couple of hours? That's how many support groups start. No, it is a co-op. They have many classes available. I happen to fall into the 'I homeschool because I want to teach my child.' Ds has taken 1 class in four years. They do have some teen specific activities outside of 'class' and that is why we are members. I guess after four years I know the mindset of many of the people that are the leaders and it makes me angry that they are trying to exclude others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 There are a couple of coops local to me that ask you to sign a SOF - they are Christian co-ops... I don't remember specifically a marriage clause, but I could understand why a Christian coop might put it in there, right along with their other beliefs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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