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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have two kids in college. One at a T10 and one  not at a Top 75. I love them both dearly and they both have different wonderful attributes that I strongly hope will make them successful in life. All which have nothing to do with where they are going to college. So, my question is to the OP...did I win at parenting for my T10 and lose at parenting with my not Top 75? Let me answer that for you, not even close. [/quote]

I just read through this thread with interest, and this post stuck out to me most of all.

Like this poster, I have two children. They are twins. One is at an Ivy, one is at a mid-tier state school, OOS. The latter had a lot of difficulty through high school (ADHD, anxiety, etc.) and continues to struggle in college, but is passing at least. Both played sports, and both engaged in teenage shenanigans during high school but not at a scary level, that we're aware of at least (and we did keep pretty good tabs on things).

Am I a good parent? Am I a bad parent? From a parenting wars perspective, I can't tell.

OP, congrats to your kid. It's a great accomplishment and no one should detract from that. But, your post is...one that is most likely to be written by the parent of an only child. The lottery metaphor is very apt here. Enjoy the moment, but within your own family. Do NOT convey, in any way, to other that the result is because of your parenting. It can be downright hurtful.[/quote]

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