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[quote=Anonymous]I don't think you should avoid being happy for your kid because others are unhappy.  We celebrate babies born every day when others are facing loss.  It's part of life.

I would never post admissions, but it's also strangely cagey to avoid saying where your kid is going after they've decided.  If you usually post on social media, it's totally fine to share that you're excited that Bobby/Sally will be a Buckeye next year with a picture of them wearing a college sweatshirt.  It's no less of a milestone than a baby being born or a graduation.  It's also not a secret and will be on their LinkedIn resume in a year or two.

Thousands of people are admitted to each college and kids apply to many options.  If another kid is disappointed, their peers and other adults should support them in realizing there are many paths.  But it isn't the fault of any of their peers.  It's not a zero sum game.  Neither Bobby or Sally are the reason they didn't get in.  They need to handle their disappointment while being happy for their peers.  Life is long and before too long they'll have a reason for people to be happy for them.[/quote]

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