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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have no idea how your child would feel, or what the work conflict is, and typically I don't like to give a one-size-fits-all answer. But, I wouldn't have wanted to miss it for anything. Logistically, it was easier to have more of us toting things in from the car, helping to unload, running out to get something we forgot, etc. Emotionally, it was helpful to our DD to have me there to make conversation with her new roommate's parents while my husband built the nightstand and fooled with other things. She also knew that we were there for her and that this was a huge event for our family. Every family is different, but she depends on each of us for different things and it was nice that she had both of our undivided attention.

[b]When we said goodbye to our daughter (our oldest, so she was the first to leave the nest), I'm really glad my husband and I had each other. We were sad, excited, and anxious and it was really nice to go out for a drink and dinner and process the day together.[/b] [/quote]

All of this.  Right down to me making conversation with the roommates parents while DH was trying to figure out how to build the nightstand. The last part hit home because it was such a big moment for us as parents and it was nice to be able to process it with each other.

If it’s not possible to be there at move-in, I agree with the PPs not to come a few days later. Visiting during parents weekend, while crowded, would mean many other kids will have family there so they aren’t necessarily missing out on social events while you are there. [/quote]

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