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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS will be a freshman at an atypical school, and I'm struggling a bit (just a bit!) with the fact he won't have a regular college experience - nor will DH and I get the usual parental experience (whatever that is, but I feel like my parents got it). Just need a reality check. Can DCUM be kind about it?
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My parents (specifically my mom) tainted many parts of my college experience by acting like vampires and trying to have it for themselves. I think that the not-usual parental experience is a really healthy experience for both parents and students. It's important to remember that there isn't a typical parent experience across all schools. My experience as a parent of a kid in the greek system at an SEC school is wildly different than my experience as a parent of a kid at an ivy. So even if your child wasn't going to the school they've chosen, you'd never be able to have the "one" standard experience. No matter what they choose, you're leaving a million possibilities on the table. Remember that someone else is longing for the experience you're going to have!

Enjoy the one he's earned and chosen and don't forget to celebrate![/quote]

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