Other than a person's own need for self-esteem, there is no justification for purposefully 'bragging" about children. I think that a "braggart"-not a person who merely responds to questions (also an obvious opening and lead-in for another to respond with a brag)-seeks self-validation though the accomplishments of their children, in many cases. Being proud of children's accomplishments is one thing and maybe some don't feel they need wide acknowledgement of their children to either make themselves or their children "important."
Personally, I value more my children's growth and maturity as caring human beings, or at least equally to their swim and lacrosse trophies. The kids? Well, they value their accomplishments, but since every kid is not destined for a sports or academic scholarship, maybe we could give them all the opportunity to be good human beings through imparting of coping and self-validation skills.
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