Posting on Facebook where kid is going -Yes or No

[Anonymous]

Just curious on thoughts. Do you think it's OK to post on FB where your kid is off to? And if so, is it completely tacky to mention merit? Like can I mention kid is a "Provost Scholar" (or whatever) - and yes, it makes them sound way smarter than they actually are. I think a simple "my kid is going here," with pic of kid in college sweatshirt, is sufficient.
Don't get me started on the bed party trend...

[Anonymous]

If everyone boycotted FB, then it wouldn't have the outsize disinformation influence on politics and vaccines that it currently has.

So no, no posting on FB.

[Anonymous]

No. Don’t. It’s really tacky. If you want, post a sweet picture on drop off day in the fall.

[Anonymous]

What’s the bed party trend?

[Anonymous]

I’ll take the opposite view and say it could be a nice way to share good news with far-flung friends and family. One idea: wait until May 1 when everyone knows where they are going. I enjoyed catching up with friends who posted about their college-bound kids last year on decision day.

[Anonymous]

Call your mother and tell her? Okay to do. Do not post on Facebook or mention merit. Next Christmas, your child can be in their college sweatshirt for the holiday card.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s the bed party trend?

+1 please enlighten us

[Anonymous]

I like seeing where kids end up and I don't always get the announcement in the mail anymore.

But mention of merit or scholarships? NOPE.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s the bed party trend?

OP? -NP

[Anonymous]

Yes for a single celebratory post when kid has decided where they will be attending. No to mention of merit aid and no to posting for every acceptance. I enjoy seeing where the kids are heading in May.

[Anonymous]

Yes, totally fair and appropriate to post where your kid is going to college. Facebook is wonderful for family updates.

For merit aid, only if it's based on some honor award. Regular ol' $X dollars received would be tacky as hell.

[Anonymous]

No. First of all, get off Facebook. It's a terrible company that exploits people and democracy for the financial gain of a small number of investors. It's gross. Just stop.

Second, I bet anyone who really needs/wants to hear this news has provided you with their phone number or email. Have fun texting or emailing your close friends and family who you know will be excited to celebrate with you. And if you really want to brag about this at some point, save it for next year's holiday card where you can note that Larlo is having a great time in his first year at Impressive College.

Seriously, Facebook is embarrassing. I am embarrassed for you. Just stop.

[Anonymous]

Do as my SIL does and include all details of acceptance and any senior awards in the annual Christmas card. Make it almost like a CV.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. First of all, get off Facebook. It's a terrible company that exploits people and democracy for the financial gain of a small number of investors. It's gross. Just stop.

Second, I bet anyone who really needs/wants to hear this news has provided you with their phone number or email. Have fun texting or emailing your close friends and family who you know will be excited to celebrate with you. And if you really want to brag about this at some point, save it for next year's holiday card where you can note that Larlo is having a great time in his first year at Impressive College.

Seriously, Facebook is embarrassing. I am embarrassed for you. Just stop.

Hear, hear.

You can't use FB and then complain about conspiracy theories. You're enabling the company that pushes them!

It's like people who use Alexa and then whine about data mining or internalized misogyny (hello, can we at least call our robots by gender-neutral names?!!?).

Thoughtless sheeple.

[Anonymous]

I think its fine to announce where they're going when that is finalized. I have one friend who posted about her kid's various acceptances/rejections - don't do that. And don't announce any kind of financial aid.