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Guiding Kids in Their College Majors
Asked by J.W. from Kansas City
on April 13, 2011
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Our (extended) family has been having many conversations about life post college particularly one's earning potential. My question is for those of you entered college...
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- It's hard to ask a 18 year old to map out their entire future. I know I didn't know what I wanted to do. My parents encouraged me to not pick a major and take a vari...
- Back when I had just started college I told my Dad one day that I was going to be a Business major because I figured it would be something I could make money with. My ...
- My father had a big influence on my major. He stressed a "skill" versus a more open-ended major. ie: engineering versus history. I listened to him and am glad. My ...
College Help
Asked by S. from Minneapolis
on March 1, 2008
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hello moms,
iam a SAHM of 2 great kids..i am considering going back to school (college). i have never been, i only graduated high school. iam torn between two interes...
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- S., I got my BA traditionally before having kids and graduated with a bunch of student loans. I got my Master's online (mostly). I didn't borrow money while workin...
- Hi S., Why not check out in-home businesses. We have more moms making more than their hubby's! It's fun, less stress & you can be an executive in your own home fo...
- Hi S., I did not start college until my oldest was 2, and I am so glad that I did go back to school! I will have my associate's degree in health sciences in July, I w...
College Mom
Asked by M.L. from Joplin
on November 12, 2006
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I am having problems being apart from my 21 year old he goes to college and i have two other boys at home but i think and worry about my son in Topeka. I lost a son wh...
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- Hey I have no idea what you are going through, but I wanted to tell you hello and God will protect you. I know we sometimes get so caught up in our kids life's we kind...
- M., I have a few questions first. Is this son in college working? Is what he asking for a need or a want? This is very important. Especailly if you're struggling. ...
- I'm in sort of an opposite situation. I'm 28, and finishing my college degree- putting the finishing touches on my final thesis tonight in fact! Anyway, I have a 3 and...
How Much Should Your House Rules Change for Your College Student Coming Home?
Asked by L.T. from Austin
on October 8, 2008
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Hello,
I am a proud mother of a Freshman College student who lives in a dorm while attending college. He is 3 hrs away from home. He is doing well and we are adju...
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- Other than curfew all of the house rules stayed the same for me. There are some rules that should not be changed, especialy if there are younger children in the home. ...
- Hi L., I’m only 6 years out of college and lived at home the entire time I attended college. My parents didn’t paid for my tuition or books b/c I had scholarsh...
- The curfew rule is the only thing I would change. He should call if he is going to be later than 1am so you don't worry, but otherwise it's up to him as to what time ...
College: Who Pays? Child or Parent?
Asked by K.L. from Memphis
on May 18, 2009
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Do you think that a child's first four years of college is the parent's responsiblity if the parent did not save for it?
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- One thing to consider: start saving, or helping them save now. Then the money can can then be used for whatever you all feel it's best suited for, when the time comes....
- I definitely am a strong believer in parents helping to pay for college. I am aware it is not cheap and unfortunately keeps getting more and more expensive. I would ...
- For every A they get 100.00 put into a college fund. With A's hopefully, they will get a scholarship. But they need to work for it too, and there is no reason why the...
,College Kid Who Is Miserable
Asked by S.L. from San Antonio
on November 4, 2011
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I have an 18 college freshman who is currently attending a great school, but she is miserable and wants to come home after 1 semester. She is extremely unhappy and al...
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- Just because the school is great, doesn't mean it's the right fit for her. I LOVED college and rarely went home- my mom would basically threaten me if I didn't come ho...
- I HATED the school I went away to. I came home, finished my degree online, and am thrilled with my experience. Granted I also started my family a little young, but I w...
- I know you've received a great number of good answers already, but I thought I would throw my 2 cents in as well, being the mom of a daughter who is a junior in colleg...
Help Comforting 7 Year Old After 18 Year Old Brother Goes to College
Asked by C.D. from Louisville
on August 24, 2009
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We dropped off my 18 year old son yesterday at college and now my youngest son is very upset. Didn't anticipate such an emotional reaction but I understand everything...
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- My daughter was 11 last year when my oldest son went off to college. I taught her how to email her brother. When we take photos she attaches them to emails and sends...
- Make it a positive change. All the great things that will be happening with his brother. Give him things to look forward too... the times his brother does come home, ...
- Let your 18 y.o. know that he is really taking this hard. Maybe he could call just to chat with him. Also let your 7 y.o. help to make a goody box to send to him. Let...
Communicating with My College Freshman
Asked by J.M. from Louisville
on August 18, 2009
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Hey all-
I just moved my son in to the dorm on Saturday. He has not called, texted, anything..... I want to give him his space. How long do I give him space? How d...
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- We live in TN and have a son and daughter that live in TX. My daughter calls me WAY more than my son. I can call him and call him and call him and he will not pick up....
- I remember my first week at college. lol! I'd send him a letter telling him flat out (but in a loving tone) that while you know he needs some space and doesn't wan...
- Hi J., My sister-in-law has two kids in college - my niece is a rising sophomore and my nephew is a rising junior. She lives in Paris and the kids are in the US, so...
Adult Children Who Live at Home
Asked by P.K. from New York
on February 5, 2012
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Should an adult child (early 20's) who lives with her mother be permitted to have her boyfriend sleep over? I don't like it for multiple reasons (partly because I like...
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- I will not permit this in my home. I teach them what is right and wrong and know that when they are older and not here anymore they will make their own decisions. Th...
- I agree with you. It doesn't matter what age your daughter is. It's YOUR HOUSE, and still YOUR RULES!
- My grown daughter and her fiancé currently live with me. They had their own place until he got laid off and they couldn't pay all the bills with just her wages. They ...
Advice on Grown Kids Living at Home
Asked by T.B. from Grand Junction
on August 18, 2008
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My husband & I were supposed to have an 'empty nest' right now. However, our daughter, who will be 23 in Nov, was told by her boyfriend of almost 4 yrs, that he wanted...
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- There is a web-sight, I believe it is called fatigued to fabulous. I have heard very good things about it helping people with Fibrolmyalgia and other related problems....
- Some serious nutrition could also help her depression. I wouldn't stop the meds all at once, but start eating super healthy - no sugar, preservatives, shop the produce...
- I read your comments to Sophie's response and just wanted to share my experience with you. I have dealt with mental illness including depression for years, and just re...
