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[quote=Anonymous]"It sends a weird message to kids when we need them to get admitted to a college that is very difficult to get into. The emphasis should be on supporting them as they transition to college, not on the fact that they "won" a spot somewhere selective, or worse, pretending that they did when they didn't."

What is "high horse" about this statement? Why make this time all about whether or not a kid did something worthy of congratulations? Everyone turns 18 eventually, most around here graduate from high school, and most move away to college. You can mark that moment without making it about an accomplishment.

Do you also congratulate kids for finishing fifth grade at their elementary school and starting middle school?

My kid has special needs. These kids are the last ones who want everyone focused on congratulating kids for getting into selective colleges. Can't you see that this just makes the kids going to regular old average colleges feel bad? Just be happy for them as they transition to the next big phase of life and stop making everything a competition. [/quote]

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