<p>To clarify my point – I do not share DadII’s values, and I would never pull the plug on a child’s work. I don’t behave this way, and I don’t have these expectations of my children. I’m grateful about this, not smug.</p>
<p>However, I have felt despondent, plenty of times, for things others thought were trivial. I was trying to shed light on that phenomenon.</p>
<p>And I have felt anxious, very anxious, for my kids at times when others could see no source for anxiety. I remember when S was little (under a year) and a little butter ball and the doctor said I was nursing him too much. Since I have a weight problem I was really bent out of shape. Cousins whose son was a premie and teeny tiny were really critical toward me because I was worried about something so “trivial”. </p>
<p>Now both boys are healthy, thriving, slim, and at colleges they love.</p>
<p>Yes, DadII has some regrettable ideas, but I can recognize parts of myself.</p>
<p>I would like to apologize to the students and applicants to OSU. I’m sure your school is wonderful, and to those waiting, good luck!</p>