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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I love reading/seeing where the kids are going.  Obviously I’m in the minority, but I think it’s great.  A kid doesn’t get into college on their own.  There’s a lot of years of family support behind that admission letter.

The next time I see the kid or their parents I like to offer congratulations, hear about their next big adventure, talk about what they will do at school.  But I feel the same way if you post your kid got into Frostburg, George Mason, cosmetology school, joined the carpenters apprentice program, or HYP.

I’m truly happy for your kids success and moving onto the next phase of life.  [/quote]

You have a healthy perspective!  Not everyone has a healthy perspective, sadly.  I agree, I also like to celebrate where someone was accepted.  Some people are unable to do that because of whatever baggage they have (ex: maybe their own parents were disappointed in them, when they applied to college, back in the day - or it could be anything, really).

I do think that some parents celebrate because let's face it, in many high schools parents are unable to share where their kids are applying, because they know some parents are over the top competitive. So, when their kid is accepted to one of their dream schools - hell yeah, it must feel great, and why wouldn't they share?  I had one mom ask me at least every week where my DC was applying - it was a little crazy.

Grow up, people. [/quote]

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