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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s inconsiderate to ask any HS senior but it’s rude to ask a stranger.  As many posters have explained, life is different than it was 20 or 30 years ago. [/quote]

Why is it different, though? How is it any different than "what do you do?" when meeting another adult and engaging in small talk.

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Because they are only applying to schools. It's just wishful thinking in some cases. Why do you think they need to share this with you? They don't currently go to any college so they aren't "doing" anything. A more applicable question would be "what classes are you taking now"?[/quote]

That goes to whether it's relevant or helpful, as opposed to "inconsiderate." And by your logic, asking a child or teenager what they would like to do when they grow up would be similarly "inconsiderate" because it's just wishful thinking?

A HS senior should be handle basic questions about themselves. No wonder we are seeing such an uptick in mental health crises with our kids in this country.
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