Would you be angry if your DC’s roommate was constantly absent without explanation?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid would probably be happy to mostly have a single.

+1000

[Anonymous]

Jesus Christ.

[Anonymous]

Is this a serious question?

Absolutely not. They are adults and can do as they please within the confines of university rules. One roommate does not owe friendship/companionship to the other. They owe mutual respect and courtesy, and in the event those are breached, then there needs to be a conversation.

Mine would be happy to have the peace & quiet for much of the day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this a serious question?

Absolutely not. They are adults and can do as they please within the confines of university rules. One roommate does not owe friendship/companionship to the other. They owe mutual respect and courtesy, and in the event those are breached, then there needs to be a conversation.

Mine would be happy to have the peace & quiet for much of the day.

+1
Did OP ever come back to defend her position, or can we close this ridiculous thread now?

[Anonymous]

There may be a clue in the OP thinking this is an issue vs a blessing. The child may also expect companionship/friendship from the roommate who may feel smothered and is shacking up elsewhere.

I'd get the bottom of why you and your kid think this is an issue or your kid might find themselves in a pattern. Lots of kids live in town or with boyfriends or whatever.