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I am part of a FB group of parents where my son attends college. The fwap, fwap, fwap is deafening. My son is very shy and he goes to school in a different part of the country. I told him before he left to make sure he was outgoing and inviting people to eat with him, etc. I just saw him this past weekend and he has adjusted beautifully. I don't monitor his every move or call him everyday. Contrast that with the other parents in this group who lament that their child has no friends, sits alone in their room on a Saturday night. They have talked about getting their kids together. Play dates all over again. It is time to cut the cord people. At some point Mommy/Daddy are not going to be able to take care of every nuance of your life. All 3 of my kids are in college, no one has any hometown friends at school with them. They have made friends and moved forward. Did I have a part in it? Absolutely Not!
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