My kid swam and did well. I didn’t post anything this time, but have in the past. I have seen others post about it and quite frankly, I love the posts. I love seeing the videos, I love the pictures and I love seeing how well the kids did. I love it whether the kid got first place or the kid got last place. I love it whether their kid beat mine or mine beat theirs. I also don’t see it as bragging, but as being proud of their child. Swimming is a lot of work and really doesn’t get much of the spotlight as a sport, I say celebrate your kid and their sport.

I wouldn’t post meet mobile results or mention beating another child, but I love the rest of it and think you must be pretty insecure if you can’t appreciate the posts without negativity. You should unfollow that person and move on.

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Anonymous wrote:The funny thing is that the parents of the very best swimmers say absolutely nothing on social media. They don’t need to. Their kid’s performance speaks for itself, and anyone who cares about how the kid did already knows.

It’s only the strivers/insecure ones who post all that stuff.

Da troof and nothing but the troof

Not true at all: one swimmer is top in the nation in many strokes. Parents post frequently, including after the meet this weekend.

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Anonymous wrote:For what its worth, I post it on social media so it's saved, and I can revisit it in the future.

I don't really care that much how much engagement it gets.

Plus, its a great way for my Dad to watch the highlights of his grandchildren.

I do the exact thing. I have found it has been amazing for memories and my kids love to revisit what they did several years back (as do I). I am blown away at how little they looked or what an accomplishment something was back then. I think I will feel the same about today's accomplishments. Only close friends and family engages and we root one another (and the kids) on.

Why do you care what is in someone else's feed, scroll on. I do think it is completely obnoxious to talk about beating another kid. That is gross.

If it’s really for just you or your family, why not do a new Instagram or whatever account, which is private and for family only?

- new poster

Anonymous wrote:Is it annoying if someone posts an end of season photo and says something expressing pride in kid having a great season and breaking personal records (no comparison to other kids or anything, just a recognition of hard work and a cute photo)?

I don't think so, I love that.

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Anonymous wrote:Is it annoying if someone posts an end of season photo and says something expressing pride in kid having a great season and breaking personal records (no comparison to other kids or anything, just a recognition of hard work and a cute photo)?

Frankly I question anyone who posts really anything on social media these days LOL. I have totally stopped.

Agreed! I think it’s weird for middle-aged people to post detailed posts, just seems immature.

Anonymous wrote:Is it annoying if someone posts an end of season photo and says something expressing pride in kid having a great season and breaking personal records (no comparison to other kids or anything, just a recognition of hard work and a cute photo)?

I am OP and I do not find that annoying. The level of extreme boasting and attention-seeking that was referring to is something way, way beyond this.

Anonymous wrote:Is it annoying if someone posts an end of season photo and says something expressing pride in kid having a great season and breaking personal records (no comparison to other kids or anything, just a recognition of hard work and a cute photo)?

Frankly I question anyone who posts really anything on social media these days LOL. I have totally stopped.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For what its worth, I post it on social media so it's saved, and I can revisit it in the future.

I don't really care that much how much engagement it gets.

Plus, its a great way for my Dad to watch the highlights of his grandchildren.

You could just…save it? And send it to your dad? Ridiculous.

Just so you know, others are judging you for your tacky behavior.

I am judging you for your toxic insecurity.

Lol, this is rich. Only insecure people feel the need to brag. Pot, meet kettle.

Is it annoying if someone posts an end of season photo and says something expressing pride in kid having a great season and breaking personal records (no comparison to other kids or anything, just a recognition of hard work and a cute photo)?

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Anonymous wrote:For what its worth, I post it on social media so it's saved, and I can revisit it in the future.

I don't really care that much how much engagement it gets.

Plus, its a great way for my Dad to watch the highlights of his grandchildren.

You could just…save it? And send it to your dad? Ridiculous.

Just so you know, others are judging you for your tacky behavior.

I am judging you for your toxic insecurity.

Anonymous wrote:For what its worth, I post it on social media so it's saved, and I can revisit it in the future.

I don't really care that much how much engagement it gets.

Plus, its a great way for my Dad to watch the highlights of his grandchildren.

I do the exact thing. I have found it has been amazing for memories and my kids love to revisit what they did several years back (as do I). I am blown away at how little they looked or what an accomplishment something was back then. I think I will feel the same about today's accomplishments. Only close friends and family engages and we root one another (and the kids) on.

Why do you care what is in someone else's feed, scroll on. I do think it is completely obnoxious to talk about beating another kid. That is gross.

I just unfollow those people if their posts annoy me.

Anonymous wrote:The funny thing is that the parents of the very best swimmers say absolutely nothing on social media. They don’t need to. Their kid’s performance speaks for itself, and anyone who cares about how the kid did already knows.

It’s only the strivers/insecure ones who post all that stuff.

Da troof and nothing but the troof

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Anonymous wrote:How'd your kid do?

Amazing, actually! Thanks for checking. I am so proud of her, but would never be so tacky about it.

Lame

Anonymous wrote:For what its worth, I post it on social media so it's saved, and I can revisit it in the future.

I don't really care that much how much engagement it gets.

Plus, its a great way for my Dad to watch the highlights of his grandchildren.

You could just…save it? And send it to your dad? Ridiculous.

Just so you know, others are judging you for your tacky behavior.