After talking to my son last night got me to ask you this question!
My 12 year old son achieved something way and beyond what he dreamed of and I being proud told my family and close friends. My son got upset with me as he said I had bragged about him and he feels embarrassed.
I explained that wasn’t what I said it for and others wouldn’t see it that way as I am just as pleased to hear about their children as its good to share happy new.
My son just couldn’t see my explanation.
What do others think?
Is being proud and telling people seen as bragging?
Would you tell family and friends something that you are proud of?
Do others see it as bragging?
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Can we be proud without it being seen as boasting?
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Kids eh :lol2: Why do they constantly make you feel guilty 
Maybe explain to him that you're sorry you're not cool and trendy and aloof - but you were so proud you thought you were gonna burst and just had to share it around so you didn't burst.
Then tell him that the next big thing is when all the family gather round for his voice dropping party, to celebrate his first bit of face fluff!! That'll detract him
Whatever it was he done to make you proud, well done him :happy: You should celebrate achievements, and he should be proud too (even if it's not the cool thing to do!)
Well done
Maybe explain to him that you're sorry you're not cool and trendy and aloof - but you were so proud you thought you were gonna burst and just had to share it around so you didn't burst.
Then tell him that the next big thing is when all the family gather round for his voice dropping party, to celebrate his first bit of face fluff!! That'll detract him
Whatever it was he done to make you proud, well done him :happy: You should celebrate achievements, and he should be proud too (even if it's not the cool thing to do!)
Well done
Tell him to STFU until he brings some money into the house, then , and only then does he get a say in how things are done!!!
Just kidding. :twisted:
It's only bragging if 1) you're blowing your own trumpet 2) doing it incessantly.
Mum's are entitled to be proud of their kid's accomplishments. It's part recompense for all the crap kids put you through
Just kidding. :twisted:
It's only bragging if 1) you're blowing your own trumpet 2) doing it incessantly.
Mum's are entitled to be proud of their kid's accomplishments. It's part recompense for all the crap kids put you through
Warming the Bed
I think it is a very fine line between being proud and bragging. It depends on HOW you tell it and HOW OFTEN you bring it up. Everybody whom you told it to will gauge the emotional part and as a result either be happy for you or smile politely and hurry to the kitchen to turn off the gas. I can sympathise with your son, though. Having my parent tell about my achievements has also not been one of my favourites. Perhaps it is because we feel it will increase expectations or perhaps we just like to lay low. The sort of pride you feel is something that is unique to parents, or close relatives of children anyways. Don't expect your son to understand it. ;)
