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[quote=Anonymous]OK -- 10:08 -- I understand. I think part of what you experienced was related to the age of the girls. The parents tend to tagalong to more events when they are younger. And the younger grades tend to do a lot of crafts (that are mostly foam rubber crap). However, in the second year of brownies, the parents almost never attent events, partly for the reason you stated (we want the girls to be independent and expand their competence), and largely b/c the parents just want to drop and go (which we leaders would LOVE to do once in awhile --- but that would require other parents to be the charapones and manage the event logistics). When we do want parental involvement it's hard to find (like finding someone to loan us their kitchen or come to a day camp on the weekend or organize a picnic). They are mainly willing to buy something for the troop or give $ -- they just don't want to give effort. That's what frustrates me b/c the girls have the interest/desire, the parents won't meet them halfway. I still think that your daughter (or any girl) could get a lot out of GS -- but experiences vary. Sorry it didn't work out for you.[/quote]
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