<p>I want to defend Dad 2 again… sigh. </p>
<p>Wanting or needing validation at this point in the process that you’re not delusional about your kids potential or ability is perfectly normal. Whether your kid is waiting to hear from West Point or the College of New Rochelle or Princeton or Julliard or RISD-- regardless of their interests, it is very natural at this point in the game to feel that you’ve grossly overestimated your kids strengths and that there are millions of kids out there who are better leaders, athletes, vocalists, sculptors, whatever.</p>
<p>I think feeling relieved that your kid is “in the game” is something we’ve all felt, even if Dad 2’s communication style isn’t quite PC.</p>
<p>To all you parents of Seniors… take a chill pill. If you are this anxious now, just wait until August when you’re packing your kid and wondering how s/he is going to get to an 8 am chem lab without you to roll her/him out of bed.</p>