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[quote=Anonymous]well given that my spouse moved across the world to attend college in USA and I went 1500 miles from home, I want to encourage my kids to fly and expand their wings. 
We (as a family) have moved several times, and never lived in same area as our extended family.  Closest was 2 hours from my parents when our kids were 2-15.  Perfect time to be "closer"

Both kids have selected colleges.  One went 2K away.  They ended up in that state and are thriving.  They love it, MCOL, great town, great company and most of friends are nearby.  We live in a VHCOL so they know it would be hard to live "at home".  
next kid is 3K away.  50% change they end up on the opposite coast, 50% chance they end up near us.  Whatever happens we are good with.  We use this as opportunities for us to travel to them. We also invite them (and pay for them and SO) on one big vacation each year.  So far they have been able to come and have even Brought SO with them.  They fly home for xmas and thanksgiving (we pay).  
Sure we miss them, but they are thriving and love where they are, so it's hard to not be happy!

We will travel more (to them) once grandkids are in the picture.

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