Anonymous
03/29/2022 16:01
Subject: Re:Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
We just had fun with it. Dc made his decision, we drove to the school for the day and bought a sweatshirt, then he posted a picture wearing it with his grandma, posted to FB. It was cute and low-key.
Anonymous
03/29/2022 15:58
Subject: Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:DD wore the college tee shirt. Acceptances trickled in and she wore once she was admitted. So people saw her in different ones. She hadn't decided. She was literally trying the college on for size!
On social media? Gag
What is your problem with this? It’s not your kid or your social media. Why are you so critical of anyone doing it differently than what you’d prefer?
It was explained. It serves no purpose and it can be a real bummer for kids that got rejected from a school that their friend is admitted to and won't even attend. Why do that?
Anonymous
03/29/2022 15:49
Subject: Re:Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
Anonymous wrote:
DD wore the college tee shirt. Acceptances trickled in and she wore once she was admitted. So people saw her in different ones. She hadn't decided. She was literally trying the college on for size!
On social media?
No. Not on social media
Anonymous
03/29/2022 15:46
Subject: Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:DD wore the college tee shirt. Acceptances trickled in and she wore once she was admitted. So people saw her in different ones. She hadn't decided. She was literally trying the college on for size!
On social media? Gag
What is your problem with this? It’s not your kid or your social media. Why are you so critical of anyone doing it differently than what you’d prefer?
Anonymous
03/29/2022 15:40
Subject: Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I've seen kids do this on TikTok for their friends, but not for family.
I just asked my DD about this and she said "I thought that was only for southerners and kids who want to go greek."
It's actually more prevalent among NJ/NY people, than southerners.
Pretty much, and the DC area. I personally know 0 southerners who do this.
Anonymous
03/29/2022 15:38
Subject: Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
Anonymous wrote:DD wore the college tee shirt. Acceptances trickled in and she wore once she was admitted. So people saw her in different ones. She hadn't decided. She was literally trying the college on for size!
On social media? Gag
Anonymous
03/29/2022 15:24
Subject: Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
DD wore the college tee shirt. Acceptances trickled in and she wore once she was admitted. So people saw her in different ones. She hadn't decided. She was literally trying the college on for size!
Anonymous
03/29/2022 15:11
Subject: Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I've seen kids do this on TikTok for their friends, but not for family.
I just asked my DD about this and she said "I thought that was only for southerners and kids who want to go greek."
It's actually more prevalent among NJ/NY people, than southerners.
That figures. Materialistic, wasteful over the top nonsense. A tee shirt or two, a sweatshirt, a mug or hat and enough already.
Anonymous
03/29/2022 15:02
Subject: Re:Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I already have. I have shared admit news already on social media, and so have other friends. Not a big deal.
And I will do a final reveal when DC is ready.
To each his own.
You shared where your kid was admitted? Like multiple schools? Umm
Yeah, that's really tacky. Just share with friends and family where the kid decided to go. Only people really close to you will care about the rest.
I can’t believe people post every admit that their kid got! I have never seen this; I guess I have chosen my friends wisely.
I have chosen my friends wisely as well. Not one person was upset or demeaning.
Everyone is different.
Anonymous
03/29/2022 14:27
Subject: Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
Anonymous wrote:
These are actually kind of cute.
Those are standard. Filling a bed with swag is really unfortunate. Was this started by companies that sell college junk? Do boys do this?
Anonymous
03/29/2022 14:20
Subject: Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
These are actually kind of cute.
Anonymous
03/29/2022 14:16
Subject: Re:Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I already have. I have shared admit news already on social media, and so have other friends. Not a big deal.
And I will do a final reveal when DC is ready.
To each his own.
You shared where your kid was admitted? Like multiple schools? Umm
Yeah, that's really tacky. Just share with friends and family where the kid decided to go. Only people really close to you will care about the rest.
I can’t believe people post every admit that their kid got! I have never seen this; I guess I have chosen my friends wisely.
Anonymous
03/29/2022 14:05
Subject: Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kid hates any fuss, so we won’t be doing a reveal. However, the college application process is a long and arduous ordeal. Lots of kids don’t get into their top choices. I think having some fun and getting your kid excited about wherever they’re going is totally fine. I’m a little mystified about why so many people on here are so anti-celebration. Life is tough, let’s take the wins and celebrate them!
x1000000
It is the DC-area way - misery loves company!
It's not anti-celebration, it's anti-performative and materialistic "reveals" on social media. But our whole culture is so narcissistic and shallow, it's not surprising.
Anonymous
03/29/2022 14:03
Subject: Re:Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I already have. I have shared admit news already on social media, and so have other friends. Not a big deal.
And I will do a final reveal when DC is ready.
To each his own.
You shared where your kid was admitted? Like multiple schools? Umm
Yeah, that's really tacky. Just share with friends and family where the kid decided to go. Only people really close to you will care about the rest.
Anonymous
03/29/2022 13:43
Subject: Will your kid make a big deal about "revealing" their college choice?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I've seen kids do this on TikTok for their friends, but not for family.
I just asked my DD about this and she said "I thought that was only for southerners and kids who want to go greek."
It's actually more prevalent among NJ/NY people, than southerners.