My Daughter's College Acceptance- A Proud Parent Moment

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around a parent's pride and mixed emotions regarding their daughter's acceptance into college. Participants share congratulations, personal reflections on similar experiences, and light-hearted comments about the transition to college life.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses pride in their daughter's college acceptance while feeling sadness about her leaving home.
  • Several participants offer congratulations and share their own experiences of similar bittersweet moments.
  • Some participants suggest that the adjustment to an empty nest may be quicker than anticipated.
  • There are comments about the importance of maintaining communication and sending care packages during college.
  • One participant shares their own college decision-making process, emphasizing family ties over other opportunities.
  • Discussions arise about the age of college students and cultural differences in education systems.
  • Light-hearted remarks are made about the parent's age and the implications of having a college-aged child.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the pride and joy of a child's acceptance into college, but there are varying perspectives on the emotional impact of this transition and the age-related comments about the parent.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the age at which students typically enter college in different educational systems, highlighting potential cultural differences.

Who May Find This Useful

Parents of college-bound students, individuals interested in shared experiences of transitioning to college, and those reflecting on the emotional aspects of parenting.

  • #31
Awe congrats! Keep up the good work little one! Which school was the lucky one to get such a great student?
 
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  • #32
Congratulations to both of you, Lisa and Mollymae!
 
  • #33
congrats.!
for both of you.!
 
  • #34
Belated congrats, Lisab. Is it payback time?
 

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