<p>I've been a lurker on this board for a while, and the parents forum has become my most visited forum :)</p>
<p>A few weeks ago I came across the thread entitled "How did YOU react to your child's college acceptance?" While most of the stories were touching, yours actually made me cry... I truly commend you on your ability to see past the HYP labels that dominate this forum, and be so happy on your son's behalf for getting accepted to a college he likes. </p>
<p>Since reading the thread I was thinking of how my parents would react, and while I believe they will be happpy wherever I end up, I wish they too could see pat the prestige of certain colleges and simply be proud of the fact that I on my own initiative wish to continue on to further education and that getting into ANY college is an accomplishment in itself.</p>
<p>I wish you and your son all the best in the future!</p>
<p>Lurker</p>