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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maybe it's the social media dynamics, I don't follow that many parents. but I don't mind this type of thing at all. (I don't think I've ever encountered this specific expression). People are excited for their kids and they throw in a little deprecation. It's deprecation that also has some truth to it; all the stuff that kids "accomplish" comes with specific challenges for parenting that kid.

Mostly though I do not care that people brag about their kids. The kid who is great at sports doesn't diminish my kid, who isn't. My kid still has the stuff that makes her great.[/quote]

I don't mind bragging about kids -- even about not particularly exceptional things -- on social media either.  The norms are different than in-person, where I'm much more of a captive audience.  If someone's social media posts grate for you, then scroll on by or block.  But I have no problem of a parent posting a video of a kid getting a hit at a little league game or some small academic accomplishment or whatever.  Social media is different.  And a lot of the social media "braggers" I know are also quick to post a "way to go" or "congrats" on others' "bragging" posts..it's actually nice.    [/quote]

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