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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Plan to stay at least one extra day after move-in to make about 3 runs to target for pick-ups and returns[/quote]

What?? No! Drop off and leave. Kid will figure out returns and how to get to Target.

A few extension cords and a bunch of command strips/hooks is a great thing to pack. But the most important thing is to leave quickly. [/quote]

Nope. Terrible advice. And starts off the feelings of sadness and loneliness even quicker as a majority of kids have family hanging around.

I think there needs to be far more thought put into the start of college if parents want to prevent a mid semester cry to come home, mid year transfer, or just dropping out and coming home. This is especially true for students who go to out of state colleges.

Based on what I have seen, parents need to plan to stay in town after move in a couple of weeks and for out of state at least a month if they really want their child to be successful in adapting and staying put. Also college selection needs to start with the premise it’s 4 years of living in a different place and in the long run 4 years is a very short time so make the most of living there and not think of week you can just transfer

If a parent stays in the area this doesn’t mean the parent and child have to interact on a daily basis. It’s really the comfort for the child as they adapt to an overwhelming new everything and just the thought that “home” ie that’s what you as the parent represent is still available mentally helps. If your child does need a break and that connection with “home” meet up for an hour.

Giving your child a good start is priceless and can really make a difference. It’s nit about a coddling a child. These days the cost of college are very high and lots of the issues of first year students have can mean a financial impact for many families.  20-30 yrs ago - college was much cheaper. Staying an extra semester or year didn’t break the bank. Even if your child is the one getting loans don’t set them up for a lifetime of student loans .[/quote]

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