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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m seeing lots of parents on FB posting first day of college pics this year, some of them even holding up signs like they did in elementary school. Not the drop-off pictures, mind you. But, like, first day of class. Had never seen this before, but I’ve seen several in the last week. These poor kids. Just let them be. [/quote]

Was the parent taking the picture, or sharing a picture the student sent? [/quote]

Good question. I guess they must be sharing pics from kids, but I’m not sure that makes it any better. [/quote]

What is wrong with that?  Most I know who do it have been posting it yearly since preK/K and for all their kids.  I see no harm in a "first day of 14th grade" photo and mom sharing it on FB for friends and family to see.  If the kids have been doing it for 12+ years, they likely will oblige mom/dad and send a photo in college as well.

I mean, do you not communicate at all with your college kids? Or launched kids?  My launched kid calls about every 10 days just to chat, and to ask questions about "adulting" (to make sure they are doing it okay). I hear from the college kid via texts a few times every week.  We have a family group text where we send photos of the cats/dogs.  Kids love to see those.  Just a fun way to stay in touch

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