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Anonymous wrote:My DD, now 8, has wanted to go to the university where her father and I work since she was 5. She wants to be close so she can come home for dinner every day. I suspect things could change in the next ten years. I wouldn't give a lot of weight to a 9 yo's college plans.

Same! My 8YO wants to go to AU so she can be close to home and potentially live at home - she's never seen any of the AU campus, just signs as we drive by during weekend errands. Somehow I think she might change her mind when the time comes.

I don't mean to be rude, but this makes no sense. Your 8 year olds really think they'll still be living with Mommy as an adult? Are you of a culture where this is common? Where are they getting this from?

Anonymous wrote:My DD, now 8, has wanted to go to the university where her father and I work since she was 5. She wants to be close so she can come home for dinner every day. I suspect things could change in the next ten years. I wouldn't give a lot of weight to a 9 yo's college plans.

Same! My 8YO wants to go to AU so she can be close to home and potentially live at home - she's never seen any of the AU campus, just signs as we drive by during weekend errands. Somehow I think she might change her mind when the time comes.

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Anonymous wrote:I think it is fine and there is a lot to see in Harvard Square. DH is an alum and there is a lot of discussion about how to broach this with kids. Our DS has Harvard gear (and gear from my school) but we always stress to him that these schools are universally unlikely and the importance of finding a wide range of schools where he could have a good experience.

He is older though and we have seen other alumni kids not admitted so we are very open about this. For a younger child, I think it is good for them to have high aspirations and you can always have these conversations as they age.

You're really overthinking this.

I don't think so. Schools have become much more selective, and our children have less of a chance than we did.

Anonymous wrote:I think it is fine and there is a lot to see in Harvard Square. DH is an alum and there is a lot of discussion about how to broach this with kids. Our DS has Harvard gear (and gear from my school) but we always stress to him that these schools are universally unlikely and the importance of finding a wide range of schools where he could have a good experience.

He is older though and we have seen other alumni kids not admitted so we are very open about this. For a younger child, I think it is good for them to have high aspirations and you can always have these conversations as they age.

You're really overthinking this.

He's 9. It's just a trip. When I was 10 I liked my Georgetown sweatshirt that I got on a trip to DC and thought for sure I would have to go there. I outgrew the sweatshirt and forgot all about my love of Georgetown long before high school.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD, now 8, has wanted to go to the university where her father and I work since she was 5. She wants to be close so she can come home for dinner every day. I suspect things could change in the next ten years. I wouldn't give a lot of weight to a 9 yo's college plans.

She doesn't sound very mature.

Not pp but I would worry if an 8 year old sounded mature about college. Mine also wants to go to the school down the street. I'm confident that will not last.

I would worry about a lack of drive and honestly, grasp of life.

Please, please tell me this is sarcasm.

I think it is fine and there is a lot to see in Harvard Square. DH is an alum and there is a lot of discussion about how to broach this with kids. Our DS has Harvard gear (and gear from my school) but we always stress to him that these schools are universally unlikely and the importance of finding a wide range of schools where he could have a good experience.

He is older though and we have seen other alumni kids not admitted so we are very open about this. For a younger child, I think it is good for them to have high aspirations and you can always have these conversations as they age.

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Anonymous wrote:He’s 9. Sorry but you’re really overthinking this one.

Encouraging a child to dream of Harvard is irresponsible.

Depends on the child.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD, now 8, has wanted to go to the university where her father and I work since she was 5. She wants to be close so she can come home for dinner every day. I suspect things could change in the next ten years. I wouldn't give a lot of weight to a 9 yo's college plans.

She doesn't sound very mature.

Not pp but I would worry if an 8 year old sounded mature about college. Mine also wants to go to the school down the street. I'm confident that will not last.

I would worry about a lack of drive and honestly, grasp of life.

You probably worry too much

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD, now 8, has wanted to go to the university where her father and I work since she was 5. She wants to be close so she can come home for dinner every day. I suspect things could change in the next ten years. I wouldn't give a lot of weight to a 9 yo's college plans.

She doesn't sound very mature.

Not pp but I would worry if an 8 year old sounded mature about college. Mine also wants to go to the school down the street. I'm confident that will not last.

I would worry about a lack of drive and honestly, grasp of life.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD, now 8, has wanted to go to the university where her father and I work since she was 5. She wants to be close so she can come home for dinner every day. I suspect things could change in the next ten years. I wouldn't give a lot of weight to a 9 yo's college plans.

She doesn't sound very mature.

Neither do you

Hilarious. If you can't see that it's a problem when a 8 yo isn't aware that adults live alone, I can't help you.

Unless she's of a culture where this is common, in which case I retract my statement.

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Anonymous wrote:My DD, now 8, has wanted to go to the university where her father and I work since she was 5. She wants to be close so she can come home for dinner every day. I suspect things could change in the next ten years. I wouldn't give a lot of weight to a 9 yo's college plans.

She doesn't sound very mature.

Neither do you

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Anonymous wrote:My DD, now 8, has wanted to go to the university where her father and I work since she was 5. She wants to be close so she can come home for dinner every day. I suspect things could change in the next ten years. I wouldn't give a lot of weight to a 9 yo's college plans.

She doesn't sound very mature.

Not pp but I would worry if an 8 year old sounded mature about college. Mine also wants to go to the school down the street. I'm confident that will not last.

Anonymous wrote:My DD, now 8, has wanted to go to the university where her father and I work since she was 5. She wants to be close so she can come home for dinner every day. I suspect things could change in the next ten years. I wouldn't give a lot of weight to a 9 yo's college plans.

She doesn't sound very mature.

My DD, now 8, has wanted to go to the university where her father and I work since she was 5. She wants to be close so she can come home for dinner every day. I suspect things could change in the next ten years. I wouldn't give a lot of weight to a 9 yo's college plans.