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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I have a similar experience with “friends and family” where my DC chose to go the CC-to-state flagship route (got accepted to another state school but did not love it). There was no comeback line possible for me because they had been at CC for a year, and I couldn’t just lie about it. So I bit the bullet and told everyone asking that DC is at CC and planning to transfer to XYZ. It was literally painful in the beginning. Most people tried to be very nice about it, almost too nice, and would nervously tell me how it’s a great idea and will save us so much money, blah blah blah, I could see almost horror on their faces! LOL However, after a while, it actually felt very liberating. My ego got hurt, but I had no other choice but to accept it and embrace it, and it turned out to be a very healthy experience.

DC is now very happy; they moved to the flagship and avoided the dreaded dorm freshman year (they have a thing about sharing a room with strangers), got into nice off-campus housing, have great roommates, and are generally doing well. Also extra year at home was so good for their maturity level. We saved tons of money and bought a car for DC.

Bottom line: This can be a humbling and liberating experience. Try to tell as many people as you can where your DD is going and be proud of her.  [/quote]

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