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[quote=Anonymous]Depends on the kid. Entirely.  You may need to stay totally on top of them, or not. Assume the former until proven otherwise.

Our older kids school has an option to allow a parent access to the basic academic stuff (schedule, grades/transcript, etc) but not the online course classrooms and stuff, at least as far as I know. And I think that would be too much anyway. And I haven't looked at anything in a year or more..

Some kids want to cut the cord and disappear. Some need to talk to mommy every day...If the former, just keep reminding them to make the right decisions. I text him at least twice a week.

How many meals is a minor issue, get whatever. They will need some cash, if they don't have a PT job, then you'll have to provide it.

If they move off campus, I would avoid signing for anything if at all possible. Especially if there are housemates. First time, the complex (an apt) let him pay the first and last month rent in advance w/o having a cosigner. Just unnecessary liability, imo.

Avoid a car if possible. Its stressful finding out they are 3 states away on a weekend trip with buddies in a car you own..let the buddies drive.[/quote]

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