On the other hand, some will find themselves staring at the empty nest.
American society encourages young adults to be independent and to seek out answers on their own.
Independence can be scary though, especially when parents know so many answers and feel their children may not even know the question. Independence in the dorm Enjoying a quiet time In order to make the college transition easy, encourage your freshman to stay on campus on the weekends. Expecting them to return home every weekend may hinder their adjustment to college life. If you know you will suffer from empty nest syndrome, start planning your life's activities to expand and change. Become connected to Georgetown College and keep abreast of campus activities by joining the Georgetown Parent's Association .