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I used to be in a different Girl Scout troop. But I switched when I became a homeschooler.
I go to a camp which my old troop goes to, too. I am in the same unit with girls from my old school and troop. They are always asking if I am going back to the troop or the school. And it makes me feel uncomfortable. I've tried to make other conversations, and telling them that I'm not coming back. But they don't listen, and they keep asking.:<(
I don't want to hurt their feelings, and I don't think their school is wrong for them. But I'm happy with what I'm doing now.
Do you have any ideas of what to say to get them to stop asking me about going back to their school?
submitted by Emma M., age 9 1/2 , Minnesota
(May 11, 2009 - 5:30 pm)
(May 11, 2009 - 5:30 pm)
I, personally, would say flat out that it hurt and was uncomforatble when they start conversations along those lines. You've said that you told them that you're not coming back - it's possible that you haven't made it as clear as you think. Make it very clear - you like homeschooling and you're in a new troop (or not in Girl Scouts at all? Which is it?). You want to be their friend, but your life has changed and they need to deal with that. It's going to be a tough situation for all involved, but the sooner they understand that and accept it the better it will be for everyone.
By the way, I tend to be blunt and straightforward. If that's not your style, this won't work. I hope it does, though, and that this whole thing gets smoothed out for you.
-EH
(May 11, 2009 - 10:16 pm)
Just trot along to the front page, now....
(May 11, 2009 - 10:29 pm)
i will do that!!! i like you! you are 1 good frend!!! p.s are you a smily? if you are can i be one?
(May 12, 2009 - 11:28 am)
I hope this whole thing clears itself up for you. Do you mean a smiley buddy? I sort of am one. I kept forgetting so I put it by my name now.
-EH
(May 12, 2009 - 12:20 pm)