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[quote=Anonymous]I've congratulated parents for their kids' achievements after my kid told me, like PP. But other than that, no, in my white American neighborhood, it would be a social faux pas to inquire too deeply. Also, we're East Asian. Sometimes I meet other East Asians who are culturally ready to discuss numbers (even total strangers), and I am comfortable with that as well. But it never starts by asking about other kids. The rule is, you share info about YOUR kid, and the other person is free to respond with something about theirs - and they usually do. We've discussed nitty gritty with close friends and neighbors of all ethnic origins. Not to boast, but to explain what we've done to help our kids, what worked, what didn't. It's a little community huddle. My oldest has ADHD and learning disabilities and I know people felt reassured when I shared our struggles and tips. Other people felt comfortable sharing their travails as well. :-) [/quote]
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