How do you say goodbye to your child in college?
Here are five quick tips to survive your child moving out:
- Help them pack, but don’t do it for them. Seems simple right?
- Love the lists. Embrace the lists.
- Talk about money.
- I’m your mom, not your friend.
- Look them in the eyes and say “goodbye,” tell them they can do this and walk away like you are okay.
Why do kids leave college?
While financial issues are probably the most common reason for dropping out of college, every student has their own reasons. Some unfortunately have family issues, a lack of support, or unexpected medical problems that are beyond their control.
How can I help my child prepare for college?
Start with the new in your child’s life: find out about the roommate, the new classes, and the campus life. Then, quietly take a step back and start to focus on what’s new in your life. Do you have more time for a hobby or new activity? How about more time to focus on your other dear relationships?
What should I do if my child is sick in college?
At 3 am when she needs a pharmacy, you and she will be glad you located it in advance. College health centers might be limited, so ask other parents whose kids are older or residents of the town your child will be in…..having a great internist available when your kid is really sick and far from home is very helpful.
How do we feel when our kids leave for college?
We may feel the loss of our role as our teen’s day-to-day parent and of our own identities, rooted for so long in parenthood. The pain of our kids leaving for college is an emotional cocktail of worry and sadness. Part of it is concern for how our kids will acclimatize to their new setting.
What happens to parents when they drop their kids off College?
Rubenstein found most mothers had a bout of real grief after they dropped their kids at college. Yet nine out of ten moved on from this feeling within a month or two, and many much sooner. As parents realized they had their own life back, grief was soon replaced by relief and later turned to joy.