Feeling the need to rebel. These are quite turbulent time for the young person. The frustration and confusion that students experience often results in anger which can be expressed toward almost any authority and parents tend to be prime targets. Sometimes, the student s rebellion will not seem to make any sense, however, if parents argue with them, it will probably make the student s position even stronger. If students apply themselves and accept the new responsibility, the rewards in terms of self-esteem will be great.
Parents also tend to find satisfaction in witnessing their children s growth.
Some parents believe that they can evaluate their student s progress simply by looking at their grades. Parents need to see the larger picture of your student s college experience. Feelings of homesickness. Feelings of homesickness can feel devastating to students for a few hours or days, but for most of them, this pasts quickly. Parents may also experiences feelings of intense loss and discomfort for a time as well.