Pretty sure the 5th grade yard signs started during the pandemic when there were few options to mark that right of passage (which normally could be addressed with an assembly or picnic of clap out). My 5th grader at the time received one; we didn’t bother for her younger sibling. Agree they’re a bit over the top, but that is the origin. I’m guessing there are a couple parents who then said “my Johnny needs that too!” And then there’s peer pressure.

I’ve got a swim team yard sign in my yard right now. I don’t particularly want it there but I’m good friends with the family who ran the fundraiser so felt compelled to participate - and if it makes the little kids on the team excited/feel part of the pool community I don’t really see the harm.

I wish we can have nice things but apparently we can't anymore. Every scrap of anything has to be covered in junk.

Just like stickers and/or magnets and/or decals on cars, one is fine, two is generally ok but more than three and you’re bat shit crazy.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just a mention, not a complaint:

I was out walking the dog today and SO many houses have yard signs: 5th grade graduation, Little League all stars, happy birthday, yay for the HS graduate, baby girl was born, house coming to makret soon, for sale, support of federal workers (and other assorted political messages). On my street, about one-third of the homes had signs!
On the one hand, yay for celebrating all that is good. On the other hand...5th grade graduation signs reads "everyone gets a trophy", no? And isn't this all terrible for the environment?
What does DCUM land think?

Terrible for the environment? Calm down Becky. You are probably just as terrible for the environment. Let them have their celebration. I hope you find something to be joyful about today. If this is your top complaint of the day, you must lead a very charmed life. I hope I never meet you and I'm glad you aren't my neighbor.

WTF? The very first words are: "Just a mention, not a complaint". Do you have a issues with reading comprehension?
Also -- this is how you are on an anonymous message board. How are you as a neighbor?

Anonymous wrote:I actually saw in FFX county last week:

- a Trump yard sign, OMFG !!!

Awesome! If I saw one in my neighborhood, I'd knock on their door and get to know them. Maybe share a beer or three.

Anonymous wrote:Just a mention, not a complaint:

I was out walking the dog today and SO many houses have yard signs: 5th grade graduation, Little League all stars, happy birthday, yay for the HS graduate, baby girl was born, house coming to makret soon, for sale, support of federal workers (and other assorted political messages). On my street, about one-third of the homes had signs!
On the one hand, yay for celebrating all that is good. On the other hand...5th grade graduation signs reads "everyone gets a trophy", no? And isn't this all terrible for the environment?
What does DCUM land think?

Terrible for the environment? Calm down Becky. You are probably just as terrible for the environment. Let them have their celebration. I hope you find something to be joyful about today. If this is your top complaint of the day, you must lead a very charmed life. I hope I never meet you and I'm glad you aren't my neighbor.

I actually saw in FFX county last week:

- a Trump yard sign, OMFG !!!

Our PTA bought them for all 5th grade families. It made my kid happy, and I really don’t see it as a big deal. The signs aren’t necessary, but seem harmless enough. Especially in some other person’s yard— not really my concern.