Where are my sports parents? The social media postings about offers, unofficial/official visits, and special treatment (e.g. box tickets to college sporting events, personalized college jerseys) begins during the summer and continues right up to signing day. And, of course, there is senior night where everyone in attendance finds out where the seniors are headed.
Then come the posts about move-in and every accolade/stat that kid receives while playing for their chosen team. I love our club families but the constant barrage was overwhelming.
When my kid was admitted to her top choice in December, I personally shared the information with family and close friends. No big social media announcement because I knew other kids/families were stressed out, still waiting for decisions.
On National Decision Day (May 1), I did post pics on social media of D and her friends in their college swag because it was a lovely moment of celebration and, by that time, most people had finalized their post-graduation plans.