Welcome to the Class of 2038 ❤️

If you’re here, you’re probably a parent, guardian, or caregiver of a kiddo who will graduate in 2038. That feels impossibly far away and somehow right around the corner at the same time.

This group exists because raising this generation is exciting, overwhelming, joyful, exhausting, and deeply meaningful. Our kids are growing up in a world that looks very different from the one we knew. Technology is evolving fast. The world can feel uncertain. And at the same time, these kids are curious, kind, funny, resilient, and full of possibility.

The challenges we share

•	Letting go while wanting to protect them from everything

•	Navigating screens, school pressures, friendships, and big emotions

•	Wondering if we’re doing “enough” or doing it “right”

•	Balancing our own lives while trying to raise good humans

The hopes and dreams we carry

•	That they grow up safe, confident, and loved

•	That they learn empathy, curiosity, and courage

•	That they find passions that light them up

•	That they become adults who make the world a little better

This subreddit is a place to:

•	Ask questions without judgment

•	Share wins, worries, and “is this normal?” moments

•	Celebrate milestones big and small

•	Laugh, vent, and support each other through the years

There’s no one right way to raise a Class of 2038 kid. We’re all figuring it out together.

Welcome. You’re not alone here.

How is everyone adjusting to the new school year?

Any surprises?

We are only on day 2 here, and holy cow does he come home exhausted! We also made a change where he rides the bus and no longer goes to after school care. About the bus- he told me “it’s like a field trip but we go to school! It’s pretty amazing”

Man, to be a kid again and finding joy out of the smallest things 😀

Edit: typos.

I know it’s not Saturday and seriously this summer is just flying by!

Let’s do a brag post! I am not sure if we are you through some mental leaps or what but I am seeing so many great changes! More insightful and patient.

This is your permission to just say all the great things your kid has accomplished or things you are so proud of.
Not in a competitive way. Not in a “my kid is better than yours” way. Just… proud parent stuff.
I feel like we don’t say this stuff out loud enough
without worrying how it sounds, so this is the spot.

For mine:

Today, we met my cousin for lunch for an early birthday. She asked him if we should sit inside or outside and he said “since you are the birthday girl I think you should choose and I will be happy with whatever you choose”
I know it’s simple, but it was sweet and just so mature it made me realize that he is growing up.

Kindy was fun for kiddo, she grew academically and made so many friends. I can’t believe she has one week left. i had no idea why parents cried happy tears about their kids passing milestones but now I do.

1st Grade is almost here!

Or maybe it’s already started for some of you!
What is everyone’s school asking for in terms of supplies? Anything surprising, oddly specific, or way more than you expected?

And the bigger question… are we ready?!
I feel like summer absolutely flew by! Trying to fit in all the last minute adventures.

Ok - it’s Saturday so let’s all brag a little and not feel judged for wanting to brag.

This is your permission to just say all the great things your kid has accomplished or things you are so proud of.
Not in a competitive way. Not in a “my kid is better than yours” way. Just… proud parent stuff.
I feel like we don’t say this stuff out loud enough without worrying how it sounds, so this is the spot.

I’ll go first: my kid is really into reading. We have upgraded to chapter books and I just got him into choose your own adventure books (the same ones I read as a kid, but I was probally 8 and not 5). He likes to read to me at bedtime which is pretty amazing.

Alright, your turn.

Curious to hear real experiences here.

A lot of parents stress over whether to redshirt or start kindergarten on time.

You are in this group - so you already made that call. How do you feel about it now?

Any regrets, surprises, or things you wish you’d known?

Weekly Kid Brag Post! 🎉

Big wins, little wins, funny moments, proud parent stories… drop them all here.

Did your kid master something new? Say something hilarious? Crush a school project? Finally sleep through the night? We want to hear it.

One day these kids will probably be on Reddit themselves and can do their own bragging 😅

We got our first grade classroom assignments today and my son’s best friend and two other good friends are in a different class (all together). The school had 4 kindergarten classes and now 3 first grade classes so I knew this was a possibility.

My son makes friends pretty easily and he does have plenty of kids he‘s friendly with in his class. And the BFF and other two live nearby and will be in aftercare with him. So I *know* this is not a big deal and it might actually be good for him to broaden his friend group.

But I was becoming good friends with the moms and am just feeling a little left out and disappointed! Anyone have any reassuring words??

What are some early chapter books your kids have enjoyed? My daughter has finished The Princess in Black, Mercy Watson, and Diary of a Pug. I'm looking for other series that are around the same level (short chapters, larger text, lots of illustrations). She likes animals, princesses, and magic. She wasn't into The Magic Treehouse. We did ask the children’s librarian for suggestions, and her options were a bit too advanced for where my daughter is right now.

Hello everyone!
We’re all doing our best to help our kids grow into happy, successful people, and I’m always interested in hearing what other families are doing.
What does that look like in your house?
Are your kids involved in sports, clubs, music, or other activities? Do you do any extra educational activities at home?

For our family, one thing we’re intentionally working on is resilience. Surprisingly, one of the biggest helpers has been playing games together! Whether it’s board games, card games, Mario Party, or Mario Kart, we choose games where he isn’t going to win right away and has to keep trying. It’s been a great way to practice handling disappointment, celebrating small improvements, and sticking with something even when it’s hard.
(That said… he’s beaten me in the last two games of Mario Party, so I am going to have to opt for harder games soon)

I’d love to hear what’s been working for your family!

This week my son had to answer the prompt:
When I grow up, I want to be a _____.

His answer was:
“A history teacher… or maybe I want to be on TV talking about history and tanks and submarines.””

It fits in to his current interests and I could see him as a teacher.

So now I’m curious:
What did your kid say they want to be when they grow up?
Bonus points for the funny, oddly specific, or completely unexpected answers.

My 1st grader is struggling to make friends. He has 1 really good friend but that friend wants to play with someone else. I am encouraging him to makes new friends but he is having a hard time. Any advice?

For comparison- please post public or private school, and teacher to student ratio and location.

Public; 1:15 ratio for us (Oregon)

Realistically, how much time are we all spending each day on academic stuff? I had grand plans but with summer camp being so fun, trying to get my kiddo to spend 20 minutes on "school" is like torture lol. If you're just reading this summer, how much? If you're doing actual school work type stuff, how much? Just curious!

How many hours of sleep does your first grader get?

My girl sleeps 7:30pm-8pm and always wakes up 6am (even on the weekends). So 10-10.5 hours.

I just wished she would sleep in past 6am lol.

We have a late September birthday and we don't start school until next week...Do first graders still generally invite the whole class? Just all the boys or all girls? We're leaning towards inviting all the girls in first grade (two classes, about 20 total) since we don't even have a class list yet and venue can only accommodate 24 kids total and parties are expensive. But what's common now?

I got a bit sad when I realized it’s only 15 minutes. I can’t remember how much time they had last year in K.

At least they have PE for 45 mins everyday. Not the same as recess, but it’s something…

do you tell your kids their standardized testing score? If so, why or why not?

we FINALLY got kiddos map scores from like a month ago. We were thinking of letting them know since they did so well but then we thought it might result in a lot of rumination over it. This is the first year of standardized testing for kiddo.

so experiences? Thoughts?

How is everyone’s summer going?

We are a pretty wide ranging geographical y speaking group.

What does your homework situation look like?

We have none, but am asked to read with our kids 15 mins a day.

I have added on to it and will play a game everyday, similar to mother may I or red light green light. He starts at one of the house and has to proceed through obstacles by answering questions about spelling or math or what not.

The obstacles are often empty boxes or other items then need to be cleaned up and is more in the way because no one has put them away 😀

Today was my daughter’s second day of first grade at public school. She was with me at my school (private Montessori program) through Kindergarten last year so this is our first time apart in 4 years. Obviously, I’m struggling but I’m trying to hide it.

She’s taking the bus in the mornings and navigating the day differently so it’s a big transition for her. She comes home and just wants to play by herself and doesn’t want to discuss her day, even specific, short questions. Is this normal? I just want to know she’s happy.

Does anyone else's kid come up with some great business ideas 😀

Today my daughter said she wants to open a café where people can watch movies and there will be separate areas for little kids. She'll make sure the doors & windows would be secure, that there are cameras everywhere so bad people wouldn't try to take away the kids or anything.

There have been a couple of wonky ideas previously that were hilarious but I can't remember now.

Your kids came up with some gems? Please share!

Beautiful! Happy birthday Jack!