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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I *AM* worrying about my own kids tyvm. Talking to their friends who are relentlessly focusing on top SLACs and Ivies is making them stressed about their choices. I tell them “You don’t need to go to an Ivy...” and the next second they’re FaceTiming their friend who says, “If you don’t go to an Ivy you’ll never get a good job.” My kids keep coming to me asking how to respond to that and really worried that their friends are right and they’ll never get a good job. So. Thanks to all those who have responded with actual anecdotes and answers to my question. [/quote]

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach your kids how not to listen to others. It's a problem they will face their entire lives, so the earlier you can build these skills, the better.

If you don't know how, think about how you would respond to this question if your adult friend asked something similar. What would you say? What would you show them as proof if they weren't convinced? I know you have ideas. You don't need this message board to figure this out.[/quote]

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