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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DD, now 8, has wanted to go to the university where her father and I work since she was 5.  She wants to be close so she can come home for dinner every day.  I suspect things could change in the next ten years.  I wouldn't give a lot of weight to a 9 yo's college plans.[/quote]

Same! My 8YO wants to go to AU so she can be close to home and potentially live at home - she's never seen any of the AU campus, just signs as we drive by during weekend errands. Somehow I think she might change her mind when the time comes.[/quote]

I don't mean to be rude, but this makes no sense. Your 8 year olds really think they'll still be living with Mommy as an adult? Are you of a culture where this is common? Where are they getting this from?[/quote]

NP. Most 8 year olds say they want to live at home as young adults. If yours doesn’t, it doesn’t reflect well on your parenting skills or bond with your child, nor your knowledge of pedagogy. [/quote]

Yeah, that's totally a thing and a really normal comment. You're not a psycho at all, FYI.

It's fine if your 8 year old talks about living with you as an adult. It's fine if your 8 year old says they are going to live in NYC or attend Stanford. It's all fine. None of this means anyone's parenting is concerning.[/quote]

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