As the summer winds down, parents and their teens are crowding stores like Walmart and Bed, Bath & Beyond for comforters, scatter rugs, microwaves, and other items to make the cramped living quarters of a dorm room feel like home. Students feel excitement and anticipation for the new chapter that is about to unfold, with more independence and autonomy over their day to day lives. For parents, move-in day typically brings mixed emotions. It is the day we hoped for and the day we dread all at once. Many parents think back to their own college experiences and the realization that it is not all about the books, and can only hope that their children exercise good judgment and make smart decisions.
