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<blockquote data-quote="Kjs" data-source="post: 57596"><p>Hard question. My difficult child is still young, but can relate my feelings regarding easy child.</p><p></p><p>Dropping him off at college was the hardest thing I did. Leaving this skinny little kid, all alone, unsupervised. He came back a BIG kid. Then a man. He had some troubles at school, in and out for a few years, but rented an apartment in that town. Moved home when he was 22. Stayed for a few months and moved into an apartment with two friends. That turned into a party house and lasted only 6 months. He was afraid to ask if he could come home (info from girlfriend) So, I asked him to come home, work and save some money. (did charge him a very small fee). He took some college classes and worked. Last Fall he moved to another town, renting a room for 1/2 the week, and home 1/2 week (for work) It is a college town, so he pays alot for the room.</p><p>I love to have him home. I enjoy his company when he is there. He has mentioned moving back in January, quitting his job, and going back to school full time, working PT. He wants to move in with a roommate he knows. As much as I would like him to stay home, save money, I know it is time. I just know. For the first time ever, I am not sad to think of him not living home. Maybe it is the maturity I see, maybe it is wanting him to take over his life, all aspects. I cannot pin point what it is. Just the feeling of peace. Knowing he will be ok. Knowing it is time.</p><p>Now...difficult child??? couldn't answer that. What I wanted for easy child didn't happen. It may, took him a while to realize how important school is. difficult child..what i would like to see happen, and what he has in mind are probably far apart. It will be hard to let go of difficult child.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kjs, post: 57596"] Hard question. My difficult child is still young, but can relate my feelings regarding easy child. Dropping him off at college was the hardest thing I did. Leaving this skinny little kid, all alone, unsupervised. He came back a BIG kid. Then a man. He had some troubles at school, in and out for a few years, but rented an apartment in that town. Moved home when he was 22. Stayed for a few months and moved into an apartment with two friends. That turned into a party house and lasted only 6 months. He was afraid to ask if he could come home (info from girlfriend) So, I asked him to come home, work and save some money. (did charge him a very small fee). He took some college classes and worked. Last Fall he moved to another town, renting a room for 1/2 the week, and home 1/2 week (for work) It is a college town, so he pays alot for the room. I love to have him home. I enjoy his company when he is there. He has mentioned moving back in January, quitting his job, and going back to school full time, working PT. He wants to move in with a roommate he knows. As much as I would like him to stay home, save money, I know it is time. I just know. For the first time ever, I am not sad to think of him not living home. Maybe it is the maturity I see, maybe it is wanting him to take over his life, all aspects. I cannot pin point what it is. Just the feeling of peace. Knowing he will be ok. Knowing it is time. Now...difficult child??? couldn't answer that. What I wanted for easy child didn't happen. It may, took him a while to realize how important school is. difficult child..what i would like to see happen, and what he has in mind are probably far apart. It will be hard to let go of difficult child. [/QUOTE]
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