Your child is entering a time in life that is both exciting and frightening, a time of great discovery and enlightenment as well as a time for learning life's lessons the hard way. The college years offer you an opportunity to reassure and support your child and strengthen your relationship. Most freshmen need the security of family ties.
College freshmen have a tendency to resent interference with their newfound independence.
4. Expect your child to change. It will probably cause you some pain. You can't stop it and you may not understand it, but it is within your power to accept it. Expect crisis phone calls. Visits are appreciated, especially when accompanied by dinner and shopping sprees.