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To write a social media post about how proud I am of DD?

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MrsTickle123 · 12/02/2023 16:05

She was picked for the netball team and they won their tournament. I want her to know how proud I am of her and for her to feel special.

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Switchwitch · 12/02/2023 16:06

Great, tell her. Why do you have to put it on social media?

Invisimamma · 12/02/2023 16:06

How old is she? 6yrs old, go ahwad if that's your thing. 13yrs old that's cringey af.

catandcoffee · 12/02/2023 16:06

Any reason you can't tell her in person ?

Hobnobswantshernameback · 12/02/2023 16:08

Talk to her
Buy her a card
Get her a little gift
Why the need to post on social media?

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MrsTickle123 · 12/02/2023 16:08

She is 10, in Year 6. I’m doing it for her as want others to know about her achievements too.

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ChatterMonkey · 12/02/2023 16:09

So do it then. Whats the issue...?

MeMyCatsAndMyBooks · 12/02/2023 16:10

Surely she doesn't have social media so won't be able to see it though? Not really sure what the point of this post is.

Luredbyapomegranate · 12/02/2023 16:10

I’d just tell her. I think that’s healthier.

Shrewsbury247 · 12/02/2023 16:10

Just tell her in person!or do you really mean that you want everyone else to know that’s what I always think when I read a post supposedly to the posters husband/daughter/son!

Notimeforaname · 12/02/2023 16:10

Just tell her you're proud.

MiddleParking · 12/02/2023 16:10

Not unreasonable. I like seeing nice little bits of news like that on social media.

Hellocatshome · 12/02/2023 16:11

MrsTickle123 · 12/02/2023 16:08

She is 10, in Year 6. I’m doing it for her as want others to know about her achievements too.

So you have said two different things already, firstly you want to tell her how proud you are and now it is changed to you want others to know.

If you want to tell her just tell her. If you want to tell others then feel free most people will probably like your post etc out of politeness.

Deviniaursula · 12/02/2023 16:11

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ShesThunderstorms · 12/02/2023 16:11

If you want to tell others you could just put "DD was picked for the netball team and they won their tournament, yay!" but it's a bit cringe to put anymore I think.
I think I'd probably get her a little treat and tell her just how proud of her I was to her face.

purpleme12 · 12/02/2023 16:11

Well that's fine. Lots of people do it.
But surely it's for you, not her.
Surely it's your friends who would see it, not hers?
Or does she have Facebook at this age?

SagittariusDwarf · 12/02/2023 16:11

Why do you need to ask on here? Just do it, or don't 🤷🏻‍♀️

saraclara · 12/02/2023 16:12

It's lovely for her and that you're proud. But I'm afraid that getting on the netball team won't be seen as a huge deal by most people. Those who love her will be pleased for her, but others might think you've gone a bit OTT.

It's a risk putting it on social media if any of her friend might see it (your friends' kids?) as some might tease her about it.

Notimeforaname · 12/02/2023 16:12

You want other peoples validation that your daughter is doing great things.

It's not necessary but do what you like.

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MrsTickle123 · 12/02/2023 16:12

She has low self-esteem and I want others to be proud of her too. I just don’t want to sound boastful or upset others who weren’t picked for the team.

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Sunsetintheeast · 12/02/2023 16:13

Was it London Pulse? If so I’m impressed.

SagittariusDwarf · 12/02/2023 16:13

MrsTickle123 · 12/02/2023 16:12

She has low self-esteem and I want others to be proud of her too. I just don’t want to sound boastful or upset others who weren’t picked for the team.

If you don't want to sound boastful, then don't. Any reason why you can't just tell her?!

ShesThunderstorms · 12/02/2023 16:13

In the kindest possible way, I think you're overthinking it a bit xx

dew141 · 12/02/2023 16:13

Don't post it on social media unless you want your friends to eye-roll and slightly judge you.

I'm genuinely happy when my friends' kids do well but I find bragging on SM a bit lame. Sorry.

Tell your daughter how proud you are and take her to Costa or whatever to say well done.

luckylavender · 12/02/2023 16:13

MrsTickle123 · 12/02/2023 16:08

She is 10, in Year 6. I’m doing it for her as want others to know about her achievements too.

So many questions. Why can't you just tell her? Why is it important to put on sm, that's quite odd imo. Why ask random people though?

jitteryquick · 12/02/2023 16:13

If it's the kind of thing you like to do, then do it. If not, don't.
You really don't need to overthink it!

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