> >>> She was responding to self back-patting.

> >> I actually waws being *completely* silly about the best parental
> >> accomplishment comment, as I believe enigma took it.

> > I did think you were sincere there.  And I thought you naturally came
> > back with some proud news of your own (not having to buy many
> > clothes).  Which got described as self backpatting.  I just wanted to
> > point out it wasn't done in a vacuum.

> > I have an 8 year old son and I do consignment shops as well as nicer
> > stores too (only sales!).  In a way I'm sorta glad he doesn't grow
> > fast so we can make the most of clothes.

> > seaglass

> I am not precisely certain what is wrong with self backpatting. I think some
> people feel that to feel happy for or in oneself is an automatic criticism
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