The semester is drawing to a close and it's nearly time for the winter break to begin. Your Mercerian may be coming home for the first time or the 15th time.
Perfection exists only in story books.
Reality at your home, however, may be somewhat different. Once young people begin college, they move in and out of their parents' lives and it's never exactly the same as before. This reality hits home most often during vacations. Students and parents alike have conflicting feelings about this, but it's the natural cycle of growth and independence. Separation is rarely easy.