When you communicate Communicate calmly and openly. You do not need to exaggerate. The facts speak for themselves. Listen actively and try to understand each other's point of view. Allow your son or daughter to express their fears and concerns without interruption or preaching.
Role play or use anecdotal scenarios.
Work through potential situations your student may encounter in college using a role play. Figure out a number of ways a student handle each situation and talk about which works best, and why. Syracuse University is no exception. We understand that students are adults and need to take responsibility for their behavior. We also believe that college is a time of trial and error, and that students need opportunities to reflect upon and grow from their mistakes.