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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC committed and we’ve been trying to show our excitement for him, but he is unhappy and says he should have applied to different schools and didn’t like any of his choices in the end. He is a great student, strong test scores etc, and worked so hard and was so engaged in school.  He seems deflated now.  Basically he did all this work and for what.  This part is immature, but he also has a few classmates going to the same school as him and he says they are lesser students (purely from an academic standpoint) so that likewise makes him feel like he should have aimed higher because he’s now ended up in the same place as them.  On one hand, I understand — if money were no object he could’ve gone full pay to a more prestigious school (whatever that even means) but we were upfront with him that without merit we could not pay $75k/year and we’re opposed to significant loan obligations.  Ultimately that led him to a top 50-60ish school (honors college) and we’ll get him out with no debt.  I do believe he’ll be happy, but am just bummed that he is bummed.

Anyway, just feeling a bit sad that he is sad.  Any other parents experiencing this with their kids?  I’m also wondering if any parents of kids who are finishing their freshman year felt like this a year ago and can provide some perspective?  Thanks.[/quote]

Just remember its self-worth that matters and you don't get it by comparing yourself to others.[/quote]

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