I’ve hardly heard from my kid since I dropped him off

[Anonymous]

I loved him into his dorm and want sure he wouldn’t call me in a few days begging me to pick him up. Instead I’ve hardly heard from him. I’ve gotten a few texts saying “I like my roommate” and “it’s going well” but that’s it! Not even a call. One the one hand I’m thrilled it’s going so well. On the other hand I miss him so much!!

[Anonymous]

You’ve done a great job if he’s so comfortable!

[Anonymous]

*moved and *wasn’t

[Anonymous]

This is a good thing, OP. It means he’s settling in and figuring things out on his own. This is what he is supposed to do.

I was in your shoes two years ago. Just feel all the feels. Take pride in knowing you’ve done your job well. I promise that he still needs you and that it will get better.

[Anonymous]

Good job! This is great news.

[Anonymous]

Ahh, boys. I liked to talk to my sons once a week and FaceTime was even better. Discuss one day a week that works for him.

[Anonymous]

To avoid this my son had to call every Wednesday and we had a family call every Sunday morning. That way I could count on speaking with him twice a week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good job! This is great news.

1! Give him.a bit more time to settle in, then you can find a time to connect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To avoid this my son had to call every Wednesday and we had a family call every Sunday morning. That way I could count on speaking with him twice a week.

Family call on Sunday morning? OP, let your kid breathe. It’s time for him to grow up and stay out all night and not have to call his mom in the morning while hungover.

FWIW, colleges usually have so many activities planned/available for freshman in the first month to help them meet and get acclimated. If his dorm was selected due to a FIG, they have even more going on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To avoid this my son had to call every Wednesday and we had a family call every Sunday morning. That way I could count on speaking with him twice a week.

A family call? Why smother your child?

[Anonymous]

We have a family WhatsApp group and we tend to keep in frequent touch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To avoid this my son had to call every Wednesday and we had a family call every Sunday morning. That way I could count on speaking with him twice a week.

Jesus Christ.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To avoid this my son had to call every Wednesday and we had a family call every Sunday morning. That way I could count on speaking with him twice a week.

A family call? Why smother your child?

+1 - this is too too much.

[Anonymous]

He's probably too drunk or high to talk to mom

[Anonymous]

Set an expectation that you talk once a week

More is too much if he misses a week that is fine