Please brag about your kids here

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Anonymous wrote:My teen is not a great student but he modeled for his school’s fashion club magazine and he got a certificate for a national exam in an obscure language. It’s the little things! I am glad he put himself out there with the club.

This is set!

Weird autocorrect—meant to say this is awesome!

I just figured “this is set!” was some sort of new phrase that meant awesome, like a new version of “that’s lit” Assumed I wasn’t cool enough to know it lol!

me too!

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Anonymous wrote:The world is feeling a little dark these days, so I would appreciate a bright spot.

My teen is generally shy, but really great with kids who have special needs.

My tween has a heart of gold and has written the sweetest heartfelt thank yous to teachers at the end of the year.

Stuff like this makes me happier than good grades and sports trophies.

Please share yours.

Maybe you are in a dark place because you like to put down other people and things. I mean really you want to lift people up by putting down good grades and sports trophies? You seem like someone who only appreciates feminine traits so what if someone here wrote this and then said I appreciate this more than great drawings my kid made or having a great singing voice. You would notice they were putting down others while putting up their own child, no?

OP here. I think you’re just trolling, and I’d prefer to keep this thread positive (keep them coming!), but let me clarify.

At the risk of sounding like an a-hole, my kids get good grades and do well in sports. So that was referencing my own kids and not putting others down. But I care more about the fact that they’re thoughtful and treat their fellow human beings well.

You could have said your opening statement without a negative. Maybe keep your negative thoughts to yourself and they won't rebound back to you.
Why the need to rank traits? Can't your kids be all those things?
And why are you in a dark place if your kids are everything you wanted them to be? Lack of gratitude in your life? Back to the need to include a negative. If your kids are doing great, then your life is not dark.
We have an obesity epidemic and a lack of intelligence in the US compared to other countries, so sports and grades are hardly too much of a good thing here.

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Anonymous wrote:My extremely dyslexic adult child (could not read in 3rd grade)… just got a job as a writer.

That is so awesome. Congratulations to your DC!

My extremely dyslexic third grader wants to be a writer! Your post makes me so happy. Congrats to your daughter!!

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DS was so nervous about his freshman year, but he found his footing, found his people, found his sport, found he could succeed with enough effort, and finished with a 4.0 at TJ.

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My 15 yo DD, who can barely be civil to her two younger brothers most of the time, made a birthday cake from scratch for her 13 yo brother's birthday last week because I wasn't going to be able to get home early enough to do it.

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Thanks for this thread. It has helped with the lump of dread in my chest with the current news.

All of you parents and children deserve first prizes!🥇

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Anonymous wrote:My 15 yo DD, who can barely be civil to her two younger brothers most of the time, made a birthday cake from scratch for her 13 yo brother's birthday last week because I wasn't going to be able to get home early enough to do it.

Awww! As the parent of an older sister who is not always kind to her younger brother, this gives me hope.

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Anonymous wrote:My 15 yo DD, who can barely be civil to her two younger brothers most of the time, made a birthday cake from scratch for her 13 yo brother's birthday last week because I wasn't going to be able to get home early enough to do it.

I love this!

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I'm on vacation with my kids. DS just graduated from college and had never liked to read, griped about it since elementary school. But somehow he's turned into a reader! He's had his head in a book for the last few days, even more than his phone. Such a delight to talk with him about what he's reading.

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My son achieved outstanding results at his new private school, Gilman School, with third-trimester grades of 100, 97, 96, 99, and 98 Overall, his final report was exemplary. Previously, he was enrolled in the Gifted and Talented program at a public school. The investment of $37,000 in his education at this institution appears to be all worth it. The School is challenging him. I am praying I can still afford it

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My college aged daughter is the kind of kid who doesn't get a lot of attention, but she's a great student and an even better human being. She's a wonderful friend and family member. For the past year, my life has been consumed with providing care for my elderly parents. I do my best, but I won't lie and say that I don't resent it at times. When my daughter is home, she's always willing to pitch in, whether its shopping for them, taking them to appointments when I have to work, keeping them company, visiting the hospital and taking food, and even helping me with the bodily function stuff I do that none of my siblings will have anything to do with. She does it all willingly and without ever complaining. I can't even put into words how grateful I am for her or how much inspiration and strength she's given me, especially when I just want to run away from it all. My other kids have also been good with my parents, but my daughter goes above and beyond finding ways to pitch in. I feel so lucky to have her.

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Anonymous wrote:DS is already in 3rd grade but since he was a toddler I’ve been waiting for the other shoe to drop because I kept hearing stories from parents of slightly older kids, like “Oh just wait until age X! Then you’ll appreciate the now times!” “He’s cute now, but wait until 3!”

But still waiting on that shoe. He’s always eaten his food and not been picky. He’s slept well and doesn’t ever run into my room and insist he has to sleep with us. He loves activities and throws himself into them but is also cool to just flop onto the couch and read quietly for hours. He’s cute and charismatic.

Every age - terrible 2s, threenager, and so on - I’ve expected all these stages and they never came! I’m sure I’m in for an awakening by the time he hits middle school, but for now I feel like I won the kid lottery and am enjoying having a delightful, motivated, and loving kid.

My kids are new HS grads, but YES, this was my experience. Every age was my favorite age. Ok, 13 wasn't great, but it was the pandemic, and even then, they were just cranky, never mean or snotty.

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Anonymous wrote:My 5th grader just came back from a week long school trip out of the country. We gave him $25 for souvenirs and some separate money for snacks at the airport and for the week.

He came home using his $25 and change with a gift for me, dad, and souvenir for himself. The gifts for us was spot on what we like. We were so surprised, because we assumed he would spend it all on himself.

He told us he used some of his snack money to tip the tour guide and bus driver. We always tip on tours so he sees us doing it. We did not tell him to tip them before the trip. He also said he gave his 2 friends a few bucks because they needed it.

I’m so happy that he is shaping up to be a thoughtful and kind kid!

Stokes scholar??

What a fantastic opportunity. Mine had the best time, and I think it really boosted their self-confidence, knowing that they could go on an international trip without parents.

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Anonymous wrote:My kids are fully engaged and known at school. They are, not me. It's their turf. As an example: if I happen to walk the hall and meet school personnel, I hear, "oh you're Mary's Mom!".

My kid does not hear, "oh you're Jane's Daughter."

See the difference?

I'm confused. Do you work at the school? Aren't your kids enrolled and attending the school? Even if they never spoke, their teachers would know who they are.

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Anonymous wrote:My college aged daughter is the kind of kid who doesn't get a lot of attention, but she's a great student and an even better human being. She's a wonderful friend and family member. For the past year, my life has been consumed with providing care for my elderly parents. I do my best, but I won't lie and say that I don't resent it at times. When my daughter is home, she's always willing to pitch in, whether its shopping for them, taking them to appointments when I have to work, keeping them company, visiting the hospital and taking food, and even helping me with the bodily function stuff I do that none of my siblings will have anything to do with. She does it all willingly and without ever complaining. I can't even put into words how grateful I am for her or how much inspiration and strength she's given me, especially when I just want to run away from it all. My other kids have also been good with my parents, but my daughter goes above and beyond finding ways to pitch in. I feel so lucky to have her.

What a great kid you've raised!!