Dealing with your parents' fears about college 6 Articles

by Tiffany Coley

As you are excitedly packing your bags to go off to college chances are your parents are in the next room crying, arguing, or sitting in a dazed shock wondering what happened to the last 18 years. Transitioning through th...read more

by Marie Gerber

It is every parent's natural tendency to want to protect his or her child. And for roughly the past 18 years, your parents have been able to keep a watchful eye on you. So, it isn't uncommon for parents to be anxious about...read more

by Blue Seaven

Fear is a natural defense mechanism inherited in most all species. It is vital for survival. However, parental fear as it deals with college education is not advised. I know it is hard to let go. But, it is well worth ...read more

by visphilos

Some parents and perhaps children may experience some emotional stress regarding the child leaving home so as to attend a non-local college. Most of this stress may be attributed to understandable fears. It may be hard f...read more

by Maggie Larkin

When a child goes off to college, parents typically feel nothing but fear. Not only is the college experience a time for you to learn how to live independently, but also a time for your parents to get used to life without ...read more

by C. Mackenzie

For college-bound students, the last few weeks prior to leaving for school are likely to be pretty hectic. Not only are you anxious about leaving home, alone, for what many experience as their first time, but your parents ...read more