So, your kid is off to college. Away from home, and your constant care, pampering, and yes, nagging too! He’s high on achievement and a sense of ‘growing up’ and probably somewhat transparently excited at the thought of snapping those apron strings. You love him to bits and are proud of him growing up. But the separation anxiety is beginning to manifest, along with a wee bit of hurt that he is so excited to be going away from you! Right?
Also, if your ready-for-college child happens to be a girl, the anxiety increases exponentially, with a whole new set of safety and discretion related concerns. So, how do you deal with it? And even more importantly, how do you help your child prepare for the change and the pitfalls that you can see so clearly, but which she is too young and inexperienced to perceive?
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