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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My only child is still in high school so I can’t speak to the current trends, but a few decades ago I was the freshman moving myself into the dorm without any help from parents. I had spent the prior year abroad as an exchange student in what was then considered a third world country. I was as independent, capable, resourceful, resilient, etc as a kid can be, and also so sad to be watching other families laugh, cry, and be together for a few last hours as they helped their kid move in. It isn’t about whether the kid is capable of doing it themselves, it’s about being their to support a loved one during a huge transition. About showing up for important moments. I have never forgotten that my family wasn’t their for me. 
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+ a million.  This is how my spouse feels, as well.  His parents - while kind, nice people - simply didn't see the need to drive seven hours with him to move him into college.  So he did it by himself, and watched as all the other parents helped their own kids.  Not a good memory.[/quote]

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