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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Fortunately I will never know as DC was responsible for packing and DC will be responsible for figuring out how to get anything they forgot![/quote]

That’s just not who we are as a family.  We all depend and help each other including extended family.  I’d definitely send my kid or nieces or nephew’s something they forgot.  So would my sisters and brothers.  [/quote]

This is me, now, second PP.  My parents sound exactly like the first PP.  I vowed to my kids that I would always do whatever was necessary to help them, big or small.  [/quote]

Same here. I don’t get the whole, “they’re an adult now so don’t help” mentality. Adults help one another, including their children. [/quote]

I know right... So strange.  I guess those are the ones who can't wait for their kids to get out of the house.  Or maybe their kids can't wait to leave and never look back. A healthy relationship b/t parents and kids is one that resembles the normal adult relationship where you call on each other for help and support, whether it is a jar of sugar or a raincoat.  Those who frown upon this new relationship obviously have trouble transitioning during this time and only know one way to move forward.  Sad.

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Talk about making up stories!  No, those of us who aspire to our children being independent and modeling such behaviors are not ignoring needs nor are we walking away from the love in a parent/child relationship. We simply don’t jump at a child’s beck and call. With multiple kids in college now I am on several school based parent FB groups. Between this thread and the posts on the FB groups there are way too many parents who need to learn how to cut the chord and let their child fly solo. It is remarkable how many refer to a situation a child is experiencing on campus as “what we are facing,” and seeking input from other parents on how to solve the challenge for the child. Please folks, it is our kids time to soar - don’t stilt their maturation with all this coddling. Love them, celebrate their achievements, and set them free to deal with the consequence of forgetting to pack something.

There was a post earlier that hit the nail on the head. Threads like “what did your child forget at home,” should be honest on their motivation and be titled, “I miss my kid and am trying to learn how to adjust.” Now that I would respect.[/quote]

So self righteous.  Your opinion of other’s parenting style is not the topic of this thread.  Go park your soapbox somewhere else.

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