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Tips For Parents
Some suggestions to prepare you for the next four years.
From Student To Parent
I wish my parents had known that....
- There is more to college than studying and going to classes.
- Care packages and letters are wonderful!
- In going away to college, I won't forget the values and morals you instilled in me.
- I need to have the chance to learn from my own mistakes.
- You shouldn't call the university on my behalf: I should
do it myself.
- I need words of encouragement when things are not going well.
- Most students change their major at least once.
- It's hard to ask for money or help, but I appreciate it when offered.
- Coming home for breaks and holidays is a big adjustment for all of us!
- I am stressed during midterms and finals, so don't take it personally when I am grumpy.
- We can become closer even though I have moved away.
- And, yes, I am taking my medicine, brushing my teeth, staying healthy, wearing a sweater, and I miss you just as much as you miss me!
From Parent To Parent:
As a parent, you should know that....
- Nobody paid attention when you explained how to do laundry!
- You aren't being a bother by calling; they
love to hear from you.
- Your son or daughter is actually leaving home, not just going on vacation!
- When students call with problems, it's better to provide support and a listening ear than to supply solutions.
- E-mail is a great way to keep in touch;
it is easy, fast, and cheap!
- When students come home to visit, they will want to spend time with friends.
- College students always want money!
- You should not get discouraged when you hear about many of the "bad" experiences at first, because things get much better.
- There are places for students to go if they need to talk to someone.
- Your son or daughter will turn out just fine even if you don't worry about him or her all the time.
- Students going home with roommates for a long weekend is a fairly common thing to do.
- All students like to receive mail, especially on holidays!
- You should plan a trip to Hays about a month
before the summer break to begin to cart things home; it makes
moving out much easier!
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