What should Daughter Say?

emgamac
Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:13:37 +0000

My D’s private high school was very competitive but it always was under the surface. Everyone knew everything but it never seemed to be a big deal. I think the kids handled themselves much better than the parents. At graduation, they did not have a Valedictorian or Salutatorian. The class president spoke and the rest of the speeches were voted on by the senior class. The Baccalaureate dinner was where everything was laid out in the open for the first time. Each student went onto the stage while all their awards, scholarships and acceptances were read. It was also in the program. The roar of all of the parents for each student’s accomplishments, no matter how big or small, made me proud.

My D applied to HYPSM and other top schools but she never gave the list out. Not because she was worried about any conflict or drama but because she thought it was no big deal. She would joke about posting all of her rejection letters on the front of her locker.

I guess it is all how you and your D handle it. There have already been some great suggestions. Do what ever you feel comfortable doing. I always use humor.