I am getting the tripod set up for the family reaction video so we can post it all over social media!! Can't wait!!

Anonymous wrote:The only people who have a problem with this are the people who do not have anything to brag about. Instead of tamping down on our expressions of joy, maybe you could consider meditation?

This is not accurate but keep telling yourself that.

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Anonymous wrote:Nothing amuses me more than some parents’ ineluctable enthusiasm while revealing their kids’ admission to Northeastern or Tulane.

This is repulsive. You know there are parents that are so thankful their kids are alive or healthy or able to overcome something you likely know nothing about, right? What does it cost you to support others in their excitement for whatever school makes sense for their kid?

Why do they need to post bragging wise that they got into Northeastern or Tulane then. Why not just enjoy the time together.

Why do you consider this bragging? Why not just be happy for the family who is sharing their news? What difference does it make what school they got into? You sound extremely bitter.

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Anonymous wrote:Admittedly, my kids are young and college is a ways away but I also find these sm posts so over the top. I’ve even seen parents post about their kids getting jobs after graduating.

It all comes off as very desperate for attention and I get second hand embarrassment. I assume it’s mostly for other parents they feel they are competing with?

I like to believe some people are still naively using social media like it was 2008. It’s certainly true of my parents peer group.

I stopped posting about my kid a long time ago, but I understand why others still post. I’m ridiculously proud of every milestone and want to shout it from the rooftops. It’s such a pure, joyful emotion, it’s hard to keep bottled.

I’m old. I only joined Instagram because back in the olden days texting photos cost $$$ and my dad wanted to follow my kids on a sports trip abroad. I knew nothing about social media, never used (or wanted Facebook). I’m 55 for context.

I only had close family members as followers and we all shared what our kids were doing since we live in different states. I am thrilked to see news of my cousins’ kids and my nephews. There is no competition. Aunts/uncles and grandparents all are involved.

In the early days I had a lot of requests from friends to follow me, I let some in before I really knew what I was doing. What you can post to family is very different than neighbors/school people, etc. With family and close friends posting an accomplishment isn’t bragging—but it’s taken wildly different by people not in that circle.

I deny “follow requests” all of the time for this reason and some think I’m rude or being exclusionary. My account is personal, not meant for broad consumption.

I never posted “hey my kids are straight A students” or anything like that and I never announced their college commits—my family directly asked.

Now that my kids are older I rarely post anything. But, I wanted to point out if you keep your social media very small to your loved ones and closest friends it’s not bragging. I thrill in the success of my college friends’ kids successes and my relatives. I over the moon for them.

Anonymous wrote:After watching post after post about every athletic accolade and event from friends/neighbors, I felt NO shame posting my child’s college achievement. None. Lol

Sad that you're so insecure.

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Anonymous wrote:I have a kid in the mix this year too, and I know we all care as parents but I don’t need blow by blow updates/brags.

Post it on social media if you must, tell grandma, but you don’t need to text every friend with a ‘big announcement’ that Larla is going to X school.

Flame away

Have kids already started deciding outside of the ED process? Are you referring to "applied ED and got in" folks?

Are you are pre-emptively describing what will be occurring in Feb/March/April?

You sound as lame as some of the posters on here complaining. Have been on social media before December 2025? And yes, it’s already happening.

Anonymous wrote:Personally, I enjoy seeing these announcements...it is a major milestone and post worthy IMO.

That said, one year one of my Facebook friends announced her daughter's acceptance into Vanderbilt with a full scholarship. She went on to share that she also got accepted to Harvard and others, but that the full ride was hard to turn down. That it pretty tacky if you ask me.

It seems the same to me, honestly.

Anonymous wrote:I have a kid in the mix this year too, and I know we all care as parents but I don’t need blow by blow updates/brags.

Post it on social media if you must, tell grandma, but you don’t need to text every friend with a ‘big announcement’ that Larla is going to X school.

Flame away

Have kids already started deciding outside of the ED process? Are you referring to "applied ED and got in" folks?

Are you are pre-emptively describing what will be occurring in Feb/March/April?

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Anonymous wrote:Nothing amuses me more than some parents’ ineluctable enthusiasm while revealing their kids’ admission to Northeastern or Tulane.

This is repulsive. You know there are parents that are so thankful their kids are alive or healthy or able to overcome something you likely know nothing about, right? What does it cost you to support others in their excitement for whatever school makes sense for their kid?

Why do they need to post bragging wise that they got into Northeastern or Tulane then. Why not just enjoy the time together.

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Anonymous wrote:I love seeing them. This is so weird. I have two in college about to graduate and I still love seeing where kids land.

Same! We've known most of these kids since they were very young. Some have struggled and stumbled along the way, and it's nice to see them achieve their goals and be excited about college.

Me too. I’m happy for these kids, because this is an exciting time in their lives. I have to wonder why people react so negatively to these.

What do people actually want to see on their social media feeds, if celebrating major life milestones is not acceptable?

Personally, I enjoy seeing these announcements...it is a major milestone and post worthy IMO.

That said, one year one of my Facebook friends announced her daughter's acceptance into Vanderbilt with a full scholarship. She went on to share that she also got accepted to Harvard and others, but that the full ride was hard to turn down. That it pretty tacky if you ask me.

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Anonymous wrote:Agree. The formal announcements are insufferable. Similar to the kids who make big pronouncements about internships and jobs on LinkedIn. Schools and companies should rescind offers from these clowns. Act like you've been there before.

I think Linked In is, you know, kind of supposed to be just for that sort of thing, no?

Right? Good on those kids networking and making a presence known, need it these days. In this job market they'd be a fool to not be utilizing it to their advantage.

Anonymous wrote:I love seeing them. This is so weird. I have two in college about to graduate and I still love seeing where kids land.

Why? Why do you care? Why do you think it matters at all? Especially if it's not your kid? I'm genuinely curious.

Anonymous wrote:Nothing amuses me more than some parents’ ineluctable enthusiasm while revealing their kids’ admission to Northeastern or Tulane.

This is repulsive. You know there are parents that are so thankful their kids are alive or healthy or able to overcome something you likely know nothing about, right? What does it cost you to support others in their excitement for whatever school makes sense for their kid?

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Anonymous wrote:And no, your kid didn't get a scholarship because they are brilliant. It is because you can't afford full pay. I love the grandmas who brag that their grandchild got a scholarship to an Ivy. Awesome that junior got into an Ivy, but they didn't get a scholarship because they are more special than the other kids there.

You have serious issues and are incredibly insecure.

There are so many staggeringly bitter people on this board.