[a fool in paradise]

Follow “the bragging formula.” Another common piece of advice — each time you criticize someone, you should give multiple compliments — applies equally well in reverse. Each boast about a child should come surrounded by three negatives.

Just what I'd expect from the NYet Times. When it comes to the marketing of American exceptionalism, we aren't permitted to say that this nation is on whole better than any other place.

Barack Obama omits the "boast" element and just cites the three negatives in every speech at home and abroad. "Until I got here..."

[happyhomemaker]

Personally I loved to hear about other people’s kids and their accomplishments. I also love to see your family pictures LOL!! I think these articles make normal people paranoid of bothering someone. It is a more civilized and joyful society when parents are proud of their children.