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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I grew up in DC and my parents prioritized paying for tuition over home improvements or travel — we have amazing memories of going to Bethany for a few days on spring break and riding the (chilly) waves on the inflatable rafts.  It was our first trip to the ocean.  I’m guessing people are so focused on “what will the neighbors think” these days that no one would have the guts to make a family trip like that anymore…not wanting to deal with the eye rolls.  Also, if you get your kids involved in travel sports, there are often tournaments during breaks that demand your presence—harder to feel bad about not jetting to the Caribbean if it’s just not going to work with your schedule.[/quote]

We do trips like that, visits to family, sometimes staycations, and sometimes we go to Europe/South America/somewhere else far. I'm not doing it for social media as I barely post and no one rolls their eyes when someone takes a local/staycation trip.

I think everyone is assuming much more judgement and much more external validation seeking than is actually happening. Live your own life, people![/quote]

+1. This is the important part.  Some people enjoy the experience and do not post on social media, and others want bragging rights of some degree. The latter is ridiculous for a grown adult. [/quote]

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