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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS was accepted ED1 to an elite university. Husband and I have worked for years to help him with grades, encouraging increased in AP classes, motivation, ec's, supporting his varsity sport, helping with the mental toughness training/support required for the sport,  requiring DS do volunteer work, etc. throughout high school.

Our parenting style differs from our siblings parenting style - they are more "live and let live." DS has also overcome struggles with anxiety and social issues (stress in his sport and around acclimating to a new HS), even us finding vape carts and getting him a therapist). A visit to the emergency room on prom after too much vodka. So many opportunities to veer too far off track.

I'm just feeling so grateful, his senior year, to be on the other side with him heading to a great school with amazing opportunities. I'm also feeling validated with our parenting style. Most importantly, DS is extremely proud of his accomplishment. He did it! We did it! Feeling proud and emotional about this next phase. Parents need to pat ourselves on the back sometimes🥹[/quote]

Kudos OP! I get it. As a parent of an only as well, all your eggs are in this one basket and you cannot, will not, fail them and likewise they cannot fail either! You got him through these hurdles so celebrate! But too, be vigilant during the college years and even more so, because they are transitioning to adulthood, be supportive and listening - those social and anxiety issues can crop up in different ways. I know you want to feel like you did it and you’re done! I also know that you know - until they graduate from the elite college - you’re not done yet. [/quote]

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