ODing on people at school functions bragging about their kids

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I'm talking about in-person, at parent get-togethers and other functions at and related to school and sports. This is NOT about DUers who just want to share their good news. I'm all for that!

So many parents I meet do it and it gets old. Real old. I have a kid, too. But bragging about him to another parent seems insensitive to me. What if that parent's child is struggling in that area? It's not unlike saying, "I have a Rolls Royce. And a chauffeur. And a penthose in Paris." (Did I ask you?)

I'm glad someone's kid is a Regents' Scholar, or enjoys going to Differential Equations summer camp, or is playing in their sport two levels above their grade. What am I supposed to do with that information? And how do I make it stop? TMI!!! TMI!!!

I was raised by parents who were always very humble, a trait I value and teach my kid. I am not the type to turn the tables so the conversations are one-way streets, where I just say, "Wow. Cool." and wish I could phone a friend.

My apologies for the rant. Really. I feel better just getting this off my chest! Thx, y'all!