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[quote=Anonymous]Having ADHD and depression and anxiety and grieving her fathers death, I would seriously just be happy she is not hooking up with boys with bad intentions, drinking and doing drugs at this point. My best friend is dealing with a sophomore daughter who lost her father around the same time. D's/F's suck... BTDT... but it is not the end of the world. There are consequences and she will feel them when it is application time.

I agree with this, based on my own experience.

And as a counter example, my mother died when I was in college.  I had always been a great student, but my focus just fell apart.  Completely fell apart.  (Never got into drugs or hooking up, but definitely in the realm of possibility in such cases.)

So your daughter is dealing with grief, but also the practical impact of a diminished support network, ie father is not there when she gets home to greet and encourage, and sort things out...

OP, all I can do is send best wishes to you and your family.  It sounds as though you are leading with emotional support to your daughter, which is so important.[/quote]

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