Posting on Facebook where kid is going -Yes or No

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Anonymous wrote:Heading off to college is hardly the "mile stone" that getting married or having child is. You cannot be serious.

What are you, crazy? At age 18, better hope the kid's milestone isn't getting married or having a child. After 18 years in the home, a kid heading off to college is a move into adulthood. It's a big milestone. College usually is a formative experience and a source of alumni pride in the decades that follow.

Celebrate and trumpet the hell out of that.

That you really think you can equate these three events in someone's life in terms of significance actually illustrates the problem: you're over-inflating the importance of college to the point of obsession. No wonder you can't resist putting in on facebook.


Going to college ain't getting married -- and it sure as hell ain't having a baby!

People get married 2, 3, or 4 times.
Same with having kids! So many kids and marriages and vacations.

Getting into and going to an undergraduate college of your choice happens...<checks notes>...once.
Post away!!

Weirdo.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Heading off to college is hardly the "mile stone" that getting married or having child is. You cannot be serious.

What are you, crazy? At age 18, better hope the kid's milestone isn't getting married or having a child. After 18 years in the home, a kid heading off to college is a move into adulthood. It's a big milestone. College usually is a formative experience and a source of alumni pride in the decades that follow.

Celebrate and trumpet the hell out of that.

That you really think you can equate these three events in someone's life in terms of significance actually illustrates the problem: you're over-inflating the importance of college to the point of obsession. No wonder you can't resist putting in on facebook.


Going to college ain't getting married -- and it sure as hell ain't having a baby!

People get married 2, 3, or 4 times.
Same with having kids! So many kids and marriages and vacations.

Getting into and going to an undergraduate college of your choice happens...<checks notes>...once.
Post away!!

Weirdo.

what's weird is caring about what someone posts on facebook.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Of course! I've been looking forward to making this post for years. (Agree with others - no mention of scholarship, no "turned down 15 other schools," etc. Just a cute picture of your kid wearing the sweatshirt.)

Pathetic.

You don't have kids, do you PP? You're one of those sad 50+ age single women who troll this site when you should be working on a memo to Brenda in accounting, wishing you could do it all over again.

None of that is true, but even if it were -- it's no more pathetic than "looking forward for years to making a college acceptance post." I mean, wow.

Actually, it's much more pathetic. Launching DC into the world as a college student is a big deal for any mom. Sorry you can't seem to appreciate that.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Of course! I've been looking forward to making this post for years. (Agree with others - no mention of scholarship, no "turned down 15 other schools," etc. Just a cute picture of your kid wearing the sweatshirt.)

Pathetic.

You don't have kids, do you PP? You're one of those sad 50+ age single women who troll this site when you should be working on a memo to Brenda in accounting, wishing you could do it all over again.

None of that is true, but even if it were -- it's no more pathetic than "looking forward for years to making a college acceptance post." I mean, wow.

Actually, it's much more pathetic. Launching DC into the world as a college student is a big deal for any mom. Sorry you can't seem to appreciate that.

Oh my God spare us the drama! I've "launched" more than one into college. It's not that big of a deal.

[Anonymous]

OP, I am holding off till drop off, if even then. Many of DC's friends do not know where they are going and many of our friends with kids, an overlapping group, do not know where they are going. Could just be an unnecessary source of stress.

Or I may post a grad photo then answer if asked.

Many of DC's friends/our friends have anxiety about not knowing, so no need to contribute, even if inadvertently.

Def would not post about merit aid, definitely not.

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Anonymous wrote:Of course! I've been looking forward to making this post for years. (Agree with others - no mention of scholarship, no "turned down 15 other schools," etc. Just a cute picture of your kid wearing the sweatshirt.)

Pathetic.

You don't have kids, do you PP? You're one of those sad 50+ age single women who troll this site when you should be working on a memo to Brenda in accounting, wishing you could do it all over again.

None of that is true, but even if it were -- it's no more pathetic than "looking forward for years to making a college acceptance post." I mean, wow.

Actually, it's much more pathetic. Launching DC into the world as a college student is a big deal for any mom. Sorry you can't seem to appreciate that.

Oh my God spare us the drama! I've "launched" more than one into college. It's not that big of a deal.

Whoever you are DMV mom, you sound like a real sourpuss. Once again, it's important only if you think it important enough to share, but others who may feel differently, well we are just cast aside as drama queens.

My DC worked very, very hard for many years, and really hard during high school to get the results received. I am going to celebrate from here to the moon and back, because I know the hard work, the sacrifice, and the commitment involved for DC to be in the spot they are in with college acceptance. Sorry that you don't agree with my perspective on achievement, but this is a happy moment for me and my family, and I will share on facebook, etc., as a proud parent.

It's not about making others feel bad. It's about sharing our joy at DC's hard work and educational milestone.

Some may or may not get married. Some may or may not have kids. I don't judge. But when those friends want to share their news on social media, I am here for them and celebrate their good fortune as well.

Not sure about you, but that's how we roll in our social media world, and it works for us.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course! I've been looking forward to making this post for years. (Agree with others - no mention of scholarship, no "turned down 15 other schools," etc. Just a cute picture of your kid wearing the sweatshirt.)

Pathetic.

You don't have kids, do you PP? You're one of those sad 50+ age single women who troll this site when you should be working on a memo to Brenda in accounting, wishing you could do it all over again.

None of that is true, but even if it were -- it's no more pathetic than "looking forward for years to making a college acceptance post." I mean, wow.

Actually, it's much more pathetic. Launching DC into the world as a college student is a big deal for any mom. Sorry you can't seem to appreciate that.

Oh my God spare us the drama! I've "launched" more than one into college. It's not that big of a deal.

Whoever you are DMV mom, you sound like a real sourpuss. Once again, it's important only if you think it important enough to share, but others who may feel differently, well we are just cast aside as drama queens.

My DC worked very, very hard for many years, and really hard during high school to get the results received. I am going to celebrate from here to the moon and back, because I know the hard work, the sacrifice, and the commitment involved for DC to be in the spot they are in with college acceptance. Sorry that you don't agree with my perspective on achievement, but this is a happy moment for me and my family, and I will share on facebook, etc., as a proud parent.

It's not about making others feel bad. It's about sharing our joy at DC's hard work and educational milestone.

Some may or may not get married. Some may or may not have kids. I don't judge. But when those friends want to share their news on social media, I am here for them and celebrate their good fortune as well.

Not sure about you, but that's how we roll in our social media world, and it works for us.

And here we go with more drama. Newsflash: lots of kids work hard. Yours isn't unique.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course! I've been looking forward to making this post for years. (Agree with others - no mention of scholarship, no "turned down 15 other schools," etc. Just a cute picture of your kid wearing the sweatshirt.)

Pathetic.

You don't have kids, do you PP? You're one of those sad 50+ age single women who troll this site when you should be working on a memo to Brenda in accounting, wishing you could do it all over again.

None of that is true, but even if it were -- it's no more pathetic than "looking forward for years to making a college acceptance post." I mean, wow.

Actually, it's much more pathetic. Launching DC into the world as a college student is a big deal for any mom. Sorry you can't seem to appreciate that.

Oh my God spare us the drama! I've "launched" more than one into college. It's not that big of a deal.

Whoever you are DMV mom, you sound like a real sourpuss. Once again, it's important only if you think it important enough to share, but others who may feel differently, well we are just cast aside as drama queens.

My DC worked very, very hard for many years, and really hard during high school to get the results received. I am going to celebrate from here to the moon and back, because I know the hard work, the sacrifice, and the commitment involved for DC to be in the spot they are in with college acceptance. Sorry that you don't agree with my perspective on achievement, but this is a happy moment for me and my family, and I will share on facebook, etc., as a proud parent.

It's not about making others feel bad. It's about sharing our joy at DC's hard work and educational milestone.

Some may or may not get married. Some may or may not have kids. I don't judge. But when those friends want to share their news on social media, I am here for them and celebrate their good fortune as well.

Not sure about you, but that's how we roll in our social media world, and it works for us.

And here we go with more drama. Newsflash: lots of kids work hard. Yours isn't unique.

I bet you my DC is. And I'll leave it there at that sourpuss. It sounds like you want to bring everyone down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course! I've been looking forward to making this post for years. (Agree with others - no mention of scholarship, no "turned down 15 other schools," etc. Just a cute picture of your kid wearing the sweatshirt.)

Pathetic.

You don't have kids, do you PP? You're one of those sad 50+ age single women who troll this site when you should be working on a memo to Brenda in accounting, wishing you could do it all over again.

None of that is true, but even if it were -- it's no more pathetic than "looking forward for years to making a college acceptance post." I mean, wow.

Actually, it's much more pathetic. Launching DC into the world as a college student is a big deal for any mom. Sorry you can't seem to appreciate that.

Oh my God spare us the drama! I've "launched" more than one into college. It's not that big of a deal.

Whoever you are DMV mom, you sound like a real sourpuss. Once again, it's important only if you think it important enough to share, but others who may feel differently, well we are just cast aside as drama queens.

My DC worked very, very hard for many years, and really hard during high school to get the results received. I am going to celebrate from here to the moon and back, because I know the hard work, the sacrifice, and the commitment involved for DC to be in the spot they are in with college acceptance. Sorry that you don't agree with my perspective on achievement, but this is a happy moment for me and my family, and I will share on facebook, etc., as a proud parent.

It's not about making others feel bad. It's about sharing our joy at DC's hard work and educational milestone.

Some may or may not get married. Some may or may not have kids. I don't judge. But when those friends want to share their news on social media, I am here for them and celebrate their good fortune as well.

Not sure about you, but that's how we roll in our social media world, and it works for us.

And here we go with more drama. Newsflash: lots of kids work hard. Yours isn't unique.

Agree. Both my DCs worked hard and they would also be mortified if I posted now when so many of their friends DK where they will be headed in the fall.

[Anonymous]

How many of you parents who just HAVE to post your kid's college acceptance on social media think the kid would rather you didn't? I'll bet most of you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Heading off to college is hardly the "mile stone" that getting married or having child is. You cannot be serious.

What are you, crazy? At age 18, better hope the kid's milestone isn't getting married or having a child. After 18 years in the home, a kid heading off to college is a move into adulthood. It's a big milestone. College usually is a formative experience and a source of alumni pride in the decades that follow.

Celebrate and trumpet the hell out of that.

That you really think you can equate these three events in someone's life in terms of significance actually illustrates the problem: you're over-inflating the importance of college to the point of obsession. No wonder you can't resist putting in on facebook.


Going to college ain't getting married -- and it sure as hell ain't having a baby!

People get married 2, 3, or 4 times.
Same with having kids! So many kids and marriages and vacations.

Getting into and going to an undergraduate college of your choice happens...<checks notes>...once.
Post away!!

Weirdo.

2nd marriage 5 kids, pp? Awesome. Share that too, lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course! I've been looking forward to making this post for years. (Agree with others - no mention of scholarship, no "turned down 15 other schools," etc. Just a cute picture of your kid wearing the sweatshirt.)

Pathetic.

You don't have kids, do you PP? You're one of those sad 50+ age single women who troll this site when you should be working on a memo to Brenda in accounting, wishing you could do it all over again.

None of that is true, but even if it were -- it's no more pathetic than "looking forward for years to making a college acceptance post." I mean, wow.

Actually, it's much more pathetic. Launching DC into the world as a college student is a big deal for any mom. Sorry you can't seem to appreciate that.

Oh my God spare us the drama! I've "launched" more than one into college. It's not that big of a deal.

Whoever you are DMV mom, you sound like a real sourpuss. Once again, it's important only if you think it important enough to share, but others who may feel differently, well we are just cast aside as drama queens.

My DC worked very, very hard for many years, and really hard during high school to get the results received. I am going to celebrate from here to the moon and back, because I know the hard work, the sacrifice, and the commitment involved for DC to be in the spot they are in with college acceptance. Sorry that you don't agree with my perspective on achievement, but this is a happy moment for me and my family, and I will share on facebook, etc., as a proud parent.

It's not about making others feel bad. It's about sharing our joy at DC's hard work and educational milestone.

Some may or may not get married. Some may or may not have kids. I don't judge. But when those friends want to share their news on social media, I am here for them and celebrate their good fortune as well.

Not sure about you, but that's how we roll in our social media world, and it works for us.

And here we go with more drama. Newsflash: lots of kids work hard. Yours isn't unique.

Every kid is unique, by definition. And the other kids who work hard aren’t pp’s kid. PP never said that she should be able to celebrate her kid’s accomplishment to the exclusion of other kids, or that other parents shouldn’t be celebrating their own unique kids’ accomplishments. What’s the problem with this? It seems like you are being the dramatic one here.

[Anonymous]

I would love to see the Venn diagram of the “don’t post on Facebook” parents with the “don’t even ask your roommate for a couple hours per week privacy in the dorm room so you can do online tutoring” parents from the other day. I bet it would be close to 100%. Very bizarre views here on DCUM….

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course! I've been looking forward to making this post for years. (Agree with others - no mention of scholarship, no "turned down 15 other schools," etc. Just a cute picture of your kid wearing the sweatshirt.)

Pathetic.

You don't have kids, do you PP? You're one of those sad 50+ age single women who troll this site when you should be working on a memo to Brenda in accounting, wishing you could do it all over again.

None of that is true, but even if it were -- it's no more pathetic than "looking forward for years to making a college acceptance post." I mean, wow.

Actually, it's much more pathetic. Launching DC into the world as a college student is a big deal for any mom. Sorry you can't seem to appreciate that.

Oh my God spare us the drama! I've "launched" more than one into college. It's not that big of a deal.

Whoever you are DMV mom, you sound like a real sourpuss. Once again, it's important only if you think it important enough to share, but others who may feel differently, well we are just cast aside as drama queens.

My DC worked very, very hard for many years, and really hard during high school to get the results received. I am going to celebrate from here to the moon and back, because I know the hard work, the sacrifice, and the commitment involved for DC to be in the spot they are in with college acceptance. Sorry that you don't agree with my perspective on achievement, but this is a happy moment for me and my family, and I will share on facebook, etc., as a proud parent.

It's not about making others feel bad. It's about sharing our joy at DC's hard work and educational milestone.

Some may or may not get married. Some may or may not have kids. I don't judge. But when those friends want to share their news on social media, I am here for them and celebrate their good fortune as well.

Not sure about you, but that's how we roll in our social media world, and it works for us.

And here we go with more drama. Newsflash: lots of kids work hard. Yours isn't unique.

Agree. Both my DCs worked hard and they would also be mortified if I posted now when so many of their friends DK where they will be headed in the fall.

Well, we differ. Everyone knows that there are rolling/EA/ED admissions, and not just RD. And everyone knows that not all students apply RD. Your kids know that others have gotten into colleges already, and if they are like any other high school seniors that I know, they have already let it slip to their friends if they have. Most have.

Not sure why you ladies are being so sensitive about it all, unless you are worried about your results.

My kid is special, just like every one of yours. I have no problem celebrating that, and would be happy for you too, if you posted and I were in your friend.

Let it go. Parents and students are proud. You will get yours. Let people feel good about celebrating.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What’s the bed party trend?

OP? -NP

Those bed parties are bonkers. I think it may be a southern thing. Basically, kid sits on their bed and is surrounded by a pile of school swag, balloons, etc. It's gross.

https://grownandflown.com/bed-party-college-decision/

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