Parents are going all out to celebrate their kids’ college acceptance with “bed parties.”Lavish balloon setups, merch, and school-themed décor decking out bedrooms is the latest trend for Gen Z college goers, sometimes costing their parents thousands of dollars. The trend originated in the South and spread through TikTok and Pinterest, making high school girls especially want their own big congratulations. Parents are debating whether it’s a fun milestone moment or just another example of over-the-top spending, though. Some justify the cost as an investment in their child’s college experience, while others, like one dad who set a $200 budget, see it as an unnecessary competition. But with 70% of 18-24-year-olds saying it’s harder for their generation to reach life goals according to YPulse, the pressure to make big moments feel extra special makes sense. (NYT)
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