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| I think that all the above except the same sex playgroups. |
| posted by Chelle on 03/25/2008 12:30 PM |
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| I "applied" to a play group, no one said a word to me, and then I got an email saying I was "denied access." When I asked why the only thing they could tell me was "we just don't think you are a good fit for us" SO I stopped trying to join playgroups. It makes me sad, because I just want my daughter to have someone her own age to play with sometimes. Also, it makes me feel like a terrible human being. |
| posted by Candice on 03/26/2008 08:57 PM |
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| I am so sorry you had such a bad experience with joining a playgroup. I have definitely met some moms that I didn't mesh with, but we at least gave it a chance. I've actually met some really great moms on RaisingThem though. I hope you find some moms you can connect with! |
| posted by Heather on 03/26/2008 09:07 PM |
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| The key to our playgroup was keeping it small in size. There are about 30 of us in a Meetup.com group. No real drama and we plan activities up to 3 times a week. We started when the kids were all basically the same age but 2 years later there have been many siblings added! |
| posted by Kate on 03/30/2008 01:11 PM |
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| I think it would be nice if I could get along with the other mothers but I also I think that my daughter have friends her age so she doesn't get hurt or left out because she is to old or to young. |
| posted by Anne on 04/21/2008 10:56 AM |
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| I joined a group on meetup.com and I like it. Everyone is generally friendly and there are babies my daughters age, so that also helps. My problem is that I am not a social butterfly and I have to warm up to people, so I basically just play with my daughter and other kids. I don't feel too bad because there's another mom who's like that and that helps me feel less awkward. |
| posted by Elena on 05/23/2008 11:26 PM |
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| It is so tough finding the right group, let alone wondering if you are going to get along with the other moms! It should be more about the kids, but it isn't, it is important to have a great experience all around! Always try it out, and if it doesn't work, keep looking for a group that fits you and your child, or simply start your own! |
| posted by Roxanne on 07/27/2008 01:06 PM |
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| This is just in response to Candice's post. What a horrible way to be treated. I am sorry to hear that! Please don't feel like a terrible human being. Unfortunately, there are some mean-spirited people in this world. If these "moms" want to exclude you from their group, take it as a blessing and don't think another minute about it. I have never been a joiner myself but have met a couple of nice Moms with kids my own kids ages and we get together occasionally. Hang in there and keep trying. You will find your niche. |
| posted by Jenn on 11/13/2008 08:06 AM |
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| Candice dont feel bad I to have been "kicked" out when I complained that my son was injured when a moms child threw a toy in a fit of rage. Never accused the mom but she was the group leader and decided it was better that I was out of the group cause she was afraid I would hold her responsible for her childs actions....thing was she never apologized even for what her son did and I thought that that would have been fine as my son wasnt hurt too bad. |
| posted by Brandy on 02/06/2009 04:09 PM |
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| My problem is my friends at church are too busy with volunteering at school and looking for new houses and stuff. I have tried an all ready established group but the parents cussed in front of their kids. I have had never had another problem with play groups. |
| posted by Krista on 02/28/2009 07:37 PM |
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| Same thing has happened to me, so I started my own! |
| posted by Stephanie on 11/04/2010 09:21 AM |
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| age is definitely a big deal for me, 2 of my friends have elementary and school aged children and 1 has a toddler we can never agree on where to go with the kids and some places are not age appropriate for others so making out door plans are hard! |
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