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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][twitter][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our friend group started off centered around the kids and then as they developed their own friends, interests, we have mostly managed to keep the friendships. I will admit that certain times get awkward, and I could imagine that 12th grade is one of those. There was a sports team that a few tried out for and only a couple made it. Similarly, next year they will finish college. A couple will likely go to “top tier” schools and others will go to local or community college. At least one may not go to college at all. Which is totally fine, of course. But I would understand if the mom
Wants to take a break from all the college talk then. I think we would connect back but I understand when people have stressors that impact their friendships. [/quote]

I made a lot of friends when my kids were younger. We were new to dc and made many family friends. We are a very academically focused family. DH and I are ivy educated and have high standards for our children. Our friends vary in their views, kids’ abilities, etc. I try not to talk about my kids too much because it may sound like bragging.[/quote]

You sound insufferable.[/quote]

We have a lot of different friends and colleagues. I’m surprised at the number of parents who let their kids do nothing, get average grades and not seem to care what college their kid goes to.

I’m actually pretty social and have a lot of friends. Like I said, I try not to talk about my kids too much.[/quote]

Are you a Tiger mom? Even people smart enough to get into an ivy might not be able to afford it, and not everyone cares about status-seeking like that.  I doubt other parents let their kids "do nothing" without a good reason. Some kids try different activities and don't find a passion or thing they are good at until they are older, or they may have a condition that is an obstacle, but that doesn't mean the parents haven't tried or don't care. Most parents care about their children succeeding.[/quote]

A lot of kids don’t do much over the summer. I have two teen boys and there are the go getters who have solid grades, strong athletes, getting internships, winning competitions, doing research, etc. These will be the same kids who will get the internships in college and the job offers at graduation.

Then you will have the kids who don’t do much now and may not do much later. At graduation, they wonder why another candidate is hired over them.[/quote]

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