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Originally Posted by JaneYoung
This might be a good topic for another thread rather than high jacking this one but I can't help but think some of this is growing pains for a lot of people. The transition from high school to college and from college to career all while mentoring, can be a little rough. I don't say this to take away from the initial post that Arefin has made or the other posts that have followed but it is a thought I've had as I've read through the thread. And, I think FIRST is experiencing growing pains in some areas as well.
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Jane I was thinking the same thing. So many of the community here have gotten older and have so many more pressures on their time and resources. It’s not like it was when they were in high school all very young and full of FIRST spirit. Now they have much time and effort invested in something they love and the passion comes out even stronger.
You guys have built a great community that you can be proud of. It’s become a second family to many but like with all families there comes strife and conflict from time to time.
Has this community changed? Yes, it had too because the people in it have changed. Will it be what it was? Maybe not, especially not for the veterans, it’s a deeper thing for you now but for the new young ones coming up it’s still fresh and new.
It’s hard to keep a family intact and as you grow it will be harder but the rewards are great and worth the effort.