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[quote=Anonymous]I graduated from college 3 years ago, so when texting, emailing, skype etc was popular.  2 things dictate how much is too much when staying in touch.  1. What is your relationship like now?  I was always close to my parents so checking in via text or email every other day was perfectly normal.  We had a designated call day on Sunday, but I often called throughout the week.  2. How close is your DC from you?  I was half way across the country so only saw them a handful of times during the school year.  My brother went to school 45 min away from them so he saw them more often and did not communicate over the phone/internet as much as I did.

As for the homework...if your DC brings up a specific piece of homework, it's fine to ask follow up questions.  But DO NOT ask if it is done yet etc etc.  It will be eye roll city and the exasperated..."Mom".  But it is totally normal to ask how the work load is, if they have any interesting homework etc.

Honestly if you guys are close now, I dont' think they'll think you're overbearing (unless you text EVERY DAY, or freak out if you can't get a hold of them) then it should be fine.  [/quote]

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