Posting child’s acceptance to an elite school on social media. Too much?
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Anonymous
SM is a toxic social cancer cesspool devoid of any meaningful value. |
Anonymous
| Lighten up Francis. Parents get to be proud of their kids on social media. |
Anonymous
| I teach in a school like the one the OP mentioned. It’s tacky, primarily because of the timing. People are still sorting out their plans or stressed because they’re waitlisted or waitlisted for financial aid. Gloat to grandparents. Stay off social while the dust is settling if you have good news and know others don’t. Why is this something people even have to explain to anyone? |
Anonymous
| I would just step past this. I think given that people are still trying to sort things out, it's probably too soon (and maybe a tad tacky) - but I also try and give people some grace with this sort of thing. It's been a fairly stressful few months for many of us in this process and it was probably nice for them to hear some good news. I am all about parents celebrating their kids typically. Hell, I hate bumper stickers and my kids have already told me that they expect me to put the stickers on the car once we have committed. |
Anonymous
This. However, it’s great for outing narcissists. |
Anonymous
If only it were possible to “be happy” about something without running to social media to beg for attention about it. Oh wait. Good news! It is. |
Anonymous
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Anonymous
Of course you tell yourself people are “jealous.” 
No, sweetie. Your insecurity is just showing when you make these posts, and we’re embarrassed for you. That’s all. |
Anonymous
Oh, don’t worry. We aren’t “spending a lot of time.” It’s blatantly obvious from reading the first line of their ridiculous post (the best are the ones who say “we will be attending” or “we have been admitted,” as if they’ll be attending school with their child). Read, laugh, pity, move on. Takes seconds. |
Anonymous
Aww, you’re so predictable. It’s really cute. |
Anonymous
Oh, I see. You’re 12. Well, that explains everything. |
Anonymous
Well, apparently for you, it isn’t possible. Perhaps therapy can help. |
Anonymous
| Snapchat, Onlyfans, Truth Social? What kind of addiction are we talking about. |
Anonymous
| From a privacy standpoint, I cringe. |
Anonymous
I know, but my kids' school only posts important announcements there. I have an IG acct only to be able to access the school's feed because the site will not show anything to you if you're not logged in. Ugh. |