Private school parent small talk in December: EVERYONE bragging about upcoming ritzy trips

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In your warped mind, criticizing something means not being able to handle it. I see how it is.

I'm sorry, but if other people talking honestly about their trip plans or travel experiences triggers you, you probably have some insecurity issues. Work on this if you really want to be happy. I don't always enjoy hearing about people's travel, but I listen politely or comment on the photos politely (or just scroll along). I can honestly say it has never made me jealous or feel bad about my own life. I know there are people more well off than I am, more accomplished, etc. It's just a fact of life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In your warped mind, criticizing something means not being able to handle it. I see how it is.

You still haven't made it clear why you're criticizing people making really normal small talk or talking honestly about their travel plans. Why so annoyed by it if you can really handle it?

[Anonymous]

It's normal conversation, OP. But, this is what you get for having your kids in a ritzy private school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In your warped mind, criticizing something means not being able to handle it. I see how it is.

You still haven't made it clear why you're criticizing people making really normal small talk or talking honestly about their travel plans. Why so annoyed by it if you can really handle it?

You don't see a difference between talking about it (which I think is almost always fine) and plastering pictures of private jets or caviar on IG?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In your warped mind, criticizing something means not being able to handle it. I see how it is.

You still haven't made it clear why you're criticizing people making really normal small talk or talking honestly about their travel plans. Why so annoyed by it if you can really handle it?

You don't see a difference between talking about it (which I think is almost always fine) and plastering pictures of private jets or caviar on IG?

You have one hell of a chip on your shoulder.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In your warped mind, criticizing something means not being able to handle it. I see how it is.

You still haven't made it clear why you're criticizing people making really normal small talk or talking honestly about their travel plans. Why so annoyed by it if you can really handle it?

You don't see a difference between talking about it (which I think is almost always fine) and plastering pictures of private jets or caviar on IG?

Are you saying you know actual fellow private school parents who do this? I mean, if you find this off putting, then don’t follow these people on instagram!

But I’m glad you’re fine with people talking about their travel plans at school functions. Otherwise it is even harder to converse at these events with people you don’t know well. I don’t even travel on winter breaks but if someone brings up their exciting travel plans, I’m happy I can get in on that conversation by asking questions about that area and why they want to go there, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's normal conversation, OP. But, this is what you get for having your kids in a ritzy private school.

+1
This is obvious to the most casual observer.

[Anonymous]

Trip talk doesn’t bother me. I know several families who prioritize travel experiences over a large house or eating out a lot. Some families prioritize club sports (very expensive) and the $$ for extra training. Life is choice. I even know some families who are so focused i. retirement savings that they spend the minimum on their kids. Anyway. I like seeing the photos and gives me ideas for future plans. Many people are happy to share where they found deals especially if you are open to traveling to niche places. I am guessing OP is triggered because she doesn’t like the people
even before they had trip talk.

[Anonymous]

If you socialize in the private school crowd you should expect to find families wealthier than yours. You should remember the decision to send your child to whichever school you chose was a decision made in the best interests of your child--not your ego. So the best way forward is to manage the insecurities however you need to.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In your warped mind, criticizing something means not being able to handle it. I see how it is.

You still haven't made it clear why you're criticizing people making really normal small talk or talking honestly about their travel plans. Why so annoyed by it if you can really handle it?

You don't see a difference between talking about it (which I think is almost always fine) and plastering pictures of private jets or caviar on IG?

Are you saying you know actual fellow private school parents who do this? I mean, if you find this off putting, then don’t follow these people on instagram!

But I’m glad you’re fine with people talking about their travel plans at school functions. Otherwise it is even harder to converse at these events with people you don’t know well. I don’t even travel on winter breaks but if someone brings up their exciting travel plans, I’m happy I can get in on that conversation by asking questions about that area and why they want to go there, etc.

Whenever someone makes an objectionable post on social media, your suggestion would be to unfollow them (even if everything else on their account is usually fine)?!?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In your warped mind, criticizing something means not being able to handle it. I see how it is.

You still haven't made it clear why you're criticizing people making really normal small talk or talking honestly about their travel plans. Why so annoyed by it if you can really handle it?

You don't see a difference between talking about it (which I think is almost always fine) and plastering pictures of private jets or caviar on IG?

Are you saying you know actual fellow private school parents who do this? I mean, if you find this off putting, then don’t follow these people on instagram!

But I’m glad you’re fine with people talking about their travel plans at school functions. Otherwise it is even harder to converse at these events with people you don’t know well. I don’t even travel on winter breaks but if someone brings up their exciting travel plans, I’m happy I can get in on that conversation by asking questions about that area and why they want to go there, etc.

Whenever someone makes an objectionable post on social media, your suggestion would be to unfollow them (even if everything else on their account is usually fine)?!?

No, but then again I don't find my friends' posts objectionable! You're the one with the complaints, remember? Geez, what is your deal? You turn every post into something that the person never actually said.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In your warped mind, criticizing something means not being able to handle it. I see how it is.

You still haven't made it clear why you're criticizing people making really normal small talk or talking honestly about their travel plans. Why so annoyed by it if you can really handle it?

You don't see a difference between talking about it (which I think is almost always fine) and plastering pictures of private jets or caviar on IG?

You have one hell of a chip on your shoulder.

Bingo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, but then again I don't find my friends' posts objectionable! You're the one with the complaints, remember? Geez, what is your deal? You turn every post into something that the person never actually said.

I'm not the one with the complaints, just opining that you're not arguing in good faith if literally nothing can be objectionable on social media as long as it's positive.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No, but then again I don't find my friends' posts objectionable! You're the one with the complaints, remember? Geez, what is your deal? You turn every post into something that the person never actually said.

I'm not the one with the complaints, just opining that you're not arguing in good faith if literally nothing can be objectionable on social media as long as it's positive.

Again, I never said that literally nothing can be objectionable. I suggest you go back and see how often you twist what people say into something extreme.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People asked about holiday plans at our public school bus stop too. I thought it was really strange when our oldest first started school - why are so many people asking the same exact boring question? Some had extravagant plans, others like us, more modest. I don't think this is just a private school thing. Personally, I'd rather commiserate with the PP about their basement cleanout! It makes me want to come up with a very boring and socially awkward answer just to see the other person's reaction

“Aren’t you worried about travelers diarrhea?