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CanSocDem

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10. Good analysis...

Reply to GliderGuider (Reply #9)

Sun Dec 30, 2012, 09:58 AM

Dec 2012

...and I think this sums up my own concerns for the OP:

"...the program reinforces in graduates the value of the organization and its goals, and may suck up time, energy, attention and money that could go to wards their further personal exploration."

Seems to be a common legacy for large social organizations. An individual loses sight of personal goals in pursuing membership in the group.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PotatoChip Dec 2012 OP

I have lost friends to this group. Melissa G Dec 2012 #1

I thought this sounded like EST. CanSocDem Dec 2012 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author PotatoChip Dec 2012 #5

Good info..... CanSocDem Dec 2012 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author PotatoChip Dec 2012 #4

Young people tama Dec 2012 #2

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Our children tama Dec 2012 #8

My take on Landmark - pros and cons GliderGuider Dec 2012 #9

Good analysis... CanSocDem Dec 2012 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author PotatoChip Jan 2013 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author PotatoChip Jan 2013 #12

Yes, you understood what I was getting at about being trapped there. GliderGuider Jan 2013 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author PotatoChip Jan 2013 #14

You're welcome. Let me know how it goes! nt GliderGuider Jan 2013 #15

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