Facebook Post with Photo of Acceptance Letter

[Anonymous]

I know someone who posted her child's private school acceptance letter and then tagged all her friends who had also applied and asked them whether their kids had gotten in-she's the worst!

[Anonymous]

OP here. She just posted a third acceptance letter calling out merit amount. AND she indicated she couldn’t wait to show her DS the letter when he gets home from school. I am so sad for this kid who won’t be able to open his own acceptance letter. Sorry I understand many of you equate her behavior to my post about my kid’s one college acceptance to the school he will attend, but this woman is over the top with her sharing and even before the poor kid learns the news himself.

[Anonymous]

A little over the top but....

[Anonymous]

Why are you still reading her posts?

[Anonymous]

I want to ask her why she opens her kid’s mail!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are you still reading her posts?

They probably come on her news feed.

[Anonymous]

Then block her.

[Anonymous]

I love seeing posts that say where a friend or relative's kid is going to college. Those are great and nothing "braggadocios" about it. Its just a factual piece of info. Doesn't matter what school it is, just happy to know where the kid is going.

What the OP is describing OTOH is awful - really, really obnoxious and tacky as hell. There is a clear difference. You don't tell people every singe school your kid gets an offer from (just like you wouldn't mention every school that rejects or WLs him). And you never ever mention financial or scholarship offers (money). Gross.

My kids are still in high school but I will definitely put a post on Instagram (I abandoned Facebook long ago) with where my first is going to college when he hits that milestone. I know my friends will be thrilled for him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love seeing posts that say where a friend or relative's kid is going to college. Those are great and nothing "braggadocios" about it. Its just a factual piece of info. Doesn't matter what school it is, just happy to know where the kid is going.

What the OP is describing OTOH is awful - really, really obnoxious and tacky as hell. There is a clear difference. You don't tell people every singe school your kid gets an offer from (just like you wouldn't mention every school that rejects or WLs him). And you never ever mention financial or scholarship offers (money). Gross.

My kids are still in high school but I will definitely put a post on Instagram (I abandoned Facebook long ago) with where my first is going to college when he hits that milestone. I know my friends will be thrilled for him.

OP here. Thanks PP. I am really blown away with people comparing the situations and considering them to be equal. Yes, it is gross, to say the least. And I am seeing that less and less people are liking the continued braggadocious posts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had a friend post her son’s end of semester GPA.

Now this I don't mind -- but only if she's also going to post the kiddo's AP exam and ACT/SAT scores. Grade inflation has parents of average kids acting CRAY CRAY. They'll brag their kid has some sky-high weighted GPA ... then the kid clearly bombs the SAT ... and ends up at Opendoor State U.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love seeing posts that say where a friend or relative's kid is going to college. Those are great and nothing "braggadocios" about it. Its just a factual piece of info. Doesn't matter what school it is, just happy to know where the kid is going.

What the OP is describing OTOH is awful - really, really obnoxious and tacky as hell. There is a clear difference. You don't tell people every singe school your kid gets an offer from (just like you wouldn't mention every school that rejects or WLs him). And you never ever mention financial or scholarship offers (money). Gross.

My kids are still in high school but I will definitely put a post on Instagram (I abandoned Facebook long ago) with where my first is going to college when he hits that milestone. I know my friends will be thrilled for him.

OP here. Thanks PP. I am really blown away with people comparing the situations and considering them to be equal. Yes, it is gross, to say the least. And I am seeing that less and less people are liking the continued braggadocious posts.

You’re disturbingly obsessed w what this woman posts and how many likes she gets. Just block her and move on with your life

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know someone who posted her child's private school acceptance letter and then tagged all her friends who had also applied and asked them whether their kids had gotten in-she's the worst!

Eeeew, that's awful.

[Anonymous]

I think college acceptances can be posted without sounding braggy. Larlo is so excited! She has decided to attend UVA. Blah, blah, blah.... That’s a bit different than bragging about multiple acceptances and merit aid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is the big deal about posting about the college your kid decides to attend? It is a major milestone. We did this as well and our DD also posted on Instagram. Got 200+ comments. People are genuinely happy for your kid for the most part.

Well, then that makes it okay. And gives her (& you) something else to brag about!

[Anonymous]

You have problems, OP. If it bothers you so much, STOP LOOKING.