Sorry Prepswimmom, yes I suppose current and past parents and mids are jumping on you. That happens on this forum and I hate it when it happens to me too. It has happens to me frequently and it bums me out.
The problems with your statement were plentiful....
1. though it may not have been your intent it was perceived (at least by me if I am being honest) to have a ring of sour grapes
2. no one really bought into the idea that a person left because that were "unaware of a service commitment"
3. Nobody "ran from the yard"
4. if someone did "run from the yard" parents of midshipmen would all understand why and just be grateful ours didnt, not judge them for doing so or post it in a derogatory manner.
I hope your DS will be in the class of 2019 and my reasons will make more sense to you then. Good luck to your DS.
Only a coupon for Me's Warehouse in the mail today. Anyone need $40 off a tux for prom?
no mail here - wondering if we are still actually alive in the game or if we just aren't aware yet that we aren't playing anymore!
no mail here - wondering if we are still actually alive in the game or if we just aren't aware yet that we aren't playing anymore!
Maybe it is time for you to reflect on whether the application to USNA was for your DS or for you. Obviously you are not letting go the fact a TWE was received. You should let DS make his own choice for school.
Facts are there were two candidates who did not take the oath on I-Day but no one ran away crying.
Maybe it is time for you to reflect on whether the application to USNA was for your DS or for you. Obviously you are not letting go the fact a TWE was received. You should let DS make his own choice for school.
Facts are there were two candidates who did not take the oath on I-Day but no one ran away crying.
USNA17DAD, even though the vast majority agree with you, I knew once you posted your comments that you had unfortunatley poked the bear.
Vista 123 made the best comments but Prepswimmom refuses to accept them.
AS NONE OF YOU ACTUALLY KNOW ME I WOULD SUGGEST YOU REFRAIN FROM JUDGING ME FROM A FEW RANDOM POSTS.
No one is judging you for a few random posts. we are upset because you actually disparaged an entire group and one specific kid who you actually said your son was more qualified than WHEN YOU DONT EVEN KNOW HIM OR WHAT HIS PACKET LOOKED LIKE. You have struck a chord with a lot of people and they are fighting back.
Everytime you respond defensively and negatively I just shake my head and say this poor lady is just so burned out which is understandable but please take a break.
Unfortunatley I know the wrath is coming.
-No TWE or BFE in our CT mailbox.
-I like Bob the Mailman, he's got spunk!
-We're now also waiting on a STEM response for youngest son...
-I've heard of those Men's Wearhouse $40 tux coupons and I'm glad to hear that they exist.
-This is a painful process and I think we are all just trying to make sense of it so let's not turn on each other.
-This thread started with sharing information and support and I would love to see it return to that!
Only a coupon for Me's Warehouse in the mail today. Anyone need $40 off a tux for prom?