Posting on Facebook where kid is going -Yes or No

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Haven't there been enough "don't do it" posts on here to remove any doubt that the better course is not to do it? Or are your compulsion to share your kid's accomplishments with the world so overpowering that you just HAVE to do it anyway?

After a nice nap you will feel better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Haven't there been enough "don't do it" posts on here to remove any doubt that the better course is not to do it? Or are your compulsion to share your kid's accomplishments with the world so overpowering that you just HAVE to do it anyway?

I'm sorry but this is just stupid. If I'm friends with someone on FB, I'm interested enough in their life to be happy to know where their kid is going to college. If you can't handle that information, don't follow that person on FB. Simple enough.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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/

Yikes. This makes me want to barf.

[Anonymous]

I think it is unkind to post acceptances while so many kids are still waiting to hear. It adds to the stress level for these kids and it seems so unnecessary and tone-deaf. If you really can't contain the excitement, then just privately contact your friends/family if you think they need to know right now.

[Anonymous]

Good grief if you don't say the name of the college that is even more suspect! Perfectly fine to post simple photo in their t-shirt. Leave it at that, and I didn't see a problem about mentioning honors college, but it seems that the consensus is no, so I would leave off (but my kid not honors college so no worries there!)

And I think it's nice that some have reconnected when they learned their kids went to same school. Now that is what FB was made for, and I why I use.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Haven't there been enough "don't do it" posts on here to remove any doubt that the better course is not to do it? Or are your compulsion to share your kid's accomplishments with the world so overpowering that you just HAVE to do it anyway?

Actually, I think the yeas outweigh the nays here.

Also, I agree with an earlier poster that a nap may help with the cranks!

OP, congrats to your kid! Your friends should be happy for them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it is unkind to post acceptances while so many kids are still waiting to hear. It adds to the stress level for these kids and it seems so unnecessary and tone-deaf. If you really can't contain the excitement, then just privately contact your friends/family if you think they need to know right now.

It tends to be a thing on Decision Day, which is May 1. I'm the mom of an older kid, with older friends, so I see a lot of this. It's more what they've chosen, not when the acceptances are coming in. Because I agree, it's a stressful time right now. But on May 1, put them in their sweatshirt and take a picture and call it a day. They all wear those sweatshirts to school that day anyway.

[Anonymous]

No, neither I nor my DC do Facebook.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it is unkind to post acceptances while so many kids are still waiting to hear. It adds to the stress level for these kids and it seems so unnecessary and tone-deaf. If you really can't contain the excitement, then just privately contact your friends/family if you think they need to know right now.

My kid is waiting to hear (rejections so far), and I disagree with this. They come when they come, and people are excited. For us adults, I think it's totally fine. I am happy to see my friends' kids getting in to great schools. Sometimes a little jealous, but that's life. Mine will do well wherever she goes, and my friends will be happy for her whenever we know something.

I do think this is a little different for the kids. I am thinking about me and my friends. Adults.

[Anonymous]

You are nauseating me. I’d say do what want and not care, because everyone else is doing what they want where it’s a positive for them.

I can’t count the number of Christmas cards that show off the fancy house, or dream va actions, or the emails with the company addresses or alumni names.

Everyone in some way is proud of their achievements. And they make it shown to others.

No one gets feathers ruffled because of it unless you make it a competition game.

Be mature everyone, as others are forced to be mature with your news.

You do you, and feel free to add scholarship info. A good friend of mine has a DC that got a full scholarship. Great athlete. Am I boo-hoping? Nope.

You do you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Haven't there been enough "don't do it" posts on here to remove any doubt that the better course is not to do it? Or are your compulsion to share your kid's accomplishments with the world so overpowering that you just HAVE to do it anyway?

I'm sorry but this is just stupid. If I'm friends with someone on FB, I'm interested enough in their life to be happy to know where their kid is going to college. If you can't handle that information, don't follow that person on FB. Simple enough.

+1

[Anonymous]

I don't have FB but I think it is fine. It's a long journey to this point and the child is about to launch out on their own. It's exciting and should be celebrated. I am not sure the kids need to be coddled as much as you think they do. They all know if their friends and classmate have got in ED. Some do, some don't. That is the way life goes, but it does not mean that OP cannot celebrate their child's decision. Agree any mention of money is very weird.
It's celebrating, not bragging.

[Anonymous]

No. Too much personal info in the hands of others.

[Anonymous]

If you are using FB - yes, do post it. No different from whatever other major stuff you post about on FB.

And yes, please post about merit so people who are interested in that take note. The secrecy about various sorts of financial aid only gives upper hand to colleges, so do share the info.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are nauseating me. I’d say do what want and not care, because everyone else is doing what they want where it’s a positive for them.

I can’t count the number of Christmas cards that show off the fancy house, or dream va actions, or the emails with the company addresses or alumni names.

Everyone in some way is proud of their achievements. And they make it shown to others.

No one gets feathers ruffled because of it unless you make it a competition game.

Be mature everyone, as others are forced to be mature with your news.

You do you, and feel free to add scholarship info. A good friend of mine has a DC that got a full scholarship. Great athlete. Am I boo-hoping? Nope.

You do you.

This is so corporate. Maybe you need some new friends. Mine get excited about great news, and I want to join in with them. I would not say any of my friends show off, but they absolutely share good news, and I am happy for them. OP, share your news if your fb friends are friends!