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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is this out of character for him? I am curious about how he let you know about his plans..  Did he call you or just send an email?  In any case, take this opportunity to take a deep breath and think about your conversation when he does arrive home. Let your DH take the lead with your son. Sometimes a naggy mom doesn't have the same impact.  It is time for a discussion about respect, trust etc. This would seriously cross the line in my household. While I always supported my 2 boys, they would NEVER inform me of a 6 day vacation change. Don't allow him to pull the "I am an adult" card. Remind him that if he wants to be an adult, his college tuition is HIS responsibility.[/quote]

OP here again and thank you everyone.  Okay - so... 
DS let us know by text.  A sort of "by the way..." and is now unreachable as they are somewhere in rural Sweden with, apparently, no cell service.  I don't believe it but can't prove it.

He totally paid for this trip with his own money.  He had a great summer job and worked hard.

He is not in any fall sport and his schedule is set - but he is senior class president and probably should have been back before school starts to do stuff... but I am not even sure about that.

He is a top student - very responsible with grades/school work and actually very responsible about helping his younger siblings.

He DOES live and eat at home as well as drive our car - but has been tutoring for extra money and hasn't asked us for much since he's been 14.

He will, most likely, get a merit and/or need based scholarship to college.

I am calmer now - thank you all - but just sad.  I miss him.  I feel like he went to college already and he's gone.  I just miss him.  [/quote]

Um. Not to alarm you, but this doesn't seem in line with the responsible kid  you paint him to be. I'd be seeking some confirmation that he and  gf are  okay.[/quote]

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