Going to orientation alone

[Anonymous]

Do you think it is a big deal? I cannot go as my mom will be in town. Ds signed up to stay in dorm but it is only one night (between day 1 and 2). So since we are a good 4 hours away he will have to drive the evening before and stay at a hotel.

[Anonymous]

Many students go alone. I would be fine with it.

[Anonymous]

I would let my kid do it if I felt they could handle the drive. Not sure if they can check into a hotel if they’re not yet 18 though.

[Anonymous]

Bring mom, other parent go, change plans with mom... you take your child.

[Anonymous]

Go with your kid.

I am all for them being an adult however this is a parent child thing. Again what is wrong with you?

Your mother is an adult for god's sake/
Why in the world did you plan this the same time? You knew about this and you made an alternate plan?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Go with your kid.

I am all for them being an adult however this is a parent child thing. Again what is wrong with you?

Your mother is an adult for god's sake/
Why in the world did you plan this the same time? You knew about this and you made an alternate plan?

Agree x 100

[Anonymous]

My kid said it was fine if we skipped and that ended up being a mistake as she was the only person there without a parent (or so we heard from her). She's a few years in and hasn't let us forget it (just in a jokey way but still, it was a thing when it happened). Lesson learned!

[Anonymous]

If this is your first child going to college and you want that experience and memory, then change your plans and go with him. Otherwise, he’s fine going alone. He’s staying in the dorm so he’ll love the independence of hanging out with his new school mates and exploring campus.

[Anonymous]

Which school is this? Some schools have worthwhile programming for parents. I know BC does -- my sister took her son last year and raved about it, which isn't really like her. Find out what the program offers parents before you skip out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bring mom, other parent go, change plans with mom... you take your child.

+100 Choosing to visit with your
Mom over taking your child to admitted student day? Bad parenting decision, OP. Reschedule with Mom!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Go with your kid.

I am all for them being an adult however this is a parent child thing. Again what is wrong with you?

Your mother is an adult for god's sake/
Why in the world did you plan this the same time? You knew about this and you made an alternate plan?

Why are you so triggered and judgmental? You don’t know all the circumstances about the mother’s visit or timing.

I went to my orientation by myself and was fine with it. If her son is okay with it, then she should be okay too.

[Anonymous]

OP, are you first gen? Parents go with the kids. Do not send them alone!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bring mom, other parent go, change plans with mom... you take your child.

This

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bring mom, other parent go, change plans with mom... you take your child.

+100 Choosing to visit with your
Mom over taking your child to admitted student day? Bad parenting decision, OP. Reschedule with Mom!

You do realize her son is heading off to college right? It’s time to let him go, don’t hover over him forever.

[Anonymous]

I would prioritize my kid over my mother for this.