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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They're probably expecting to have their kids' college paid for by other means, either rich grandparents that they don't bring up in conversation with you or magical thinking about scholarships.  You are not wrong for saving for college, but you already know that, you just want a pat on the back for being a better parent than every single person in your circle of friends.

::pat, pat::[/quote]

I don't know what OP would have to gain, emotionally speaking, from soliciting a "pat on the back" from random d-bags such as yourself.  [/quote]

NP and I agree OP is looking for commendation. Her words:
I realized after discussing with our circle of friends that [b]not a single one[/b] of them has put away money for their kids' college funds. They decided to put their money elsewhere - mostly into their house, but also[b] more comfortable spending[/b] money on things like lessons and activities and camps for their kids, and on family vacations and entertainment.

We are on track to saving enough to fund their entire college education. We would not qualify for need-based financial assistance. [b]College is dizzyingly expensive.[/b]

And then the non-question she ends with, which she already knows the answer to: [b]Are we making a mistake by putting money into their college funds?
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Do you really think her friends are saying they decided to put their money into other things? No- she sees her friends spend on other things and then judges them. OP is looking for a “great job, you!”[/quote]

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