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[quote=Anonymous]I just don't get many of the responses here. People share their information daily, in all that they do. From where they live, who they marry, where they vacation, their kids, pets and hobbies -- we share personally or privately. It can all be considered "bragging" if the recipients feel that it someone represents something that may be lacking or desired.

I have found that very few people are genuinely happy for you if you show a measure of success or achievement or attainment that doesn't sit well with them, for whatever reason. But like some responses here, you've got to be you and live your life and not worry about all of that. Else, you will be walking on eggshells for the rest of your life, trying to please everyone because if you say too much, or say the wrong thing, or show too much of this or that, then they may shun you or not like you.

I allow all of my social media friends to share with me whatever they want. And I am genuinely happy for most of them. And many of them have really achieved. But guess what -- so have I! I may not have the biggest house, but I like my house. My spouse may not be xyz, but I am very happy with my spouse. I like where I attended colege, like my kids, and the list goes on. And no, all of it is not top brand or premier stuff, but it's mine and I like what I have.

So what if a facebook friend lists where their kids are attending college or got accepted. So what? I hope that my kids are just as happy, and me as happy for them when they get accepted. And that's my family's happiness that I may want to share with friends on social media. Nearly all of us do this every day on social media, so why would a college acceptance or matriculation be any different.

It's perfectly fine to be you. Post what you want to post because sooner or later, when others find out about where your kid attends school, they will still have the same reaction as if you posted it on facebook. It won't be mitigated because you were kind enough to not post it to social media. They will still talk. Let it be.

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