This does not bode well for the fall

Posted on February 29, 2008 by marijean

I read Anna Quindlen’s back page column in Newsweek the other night and, upon finishing it, burst into tears.

I think there’s a chance I’m suffering from pre-separation anxiety.

I have to know, you moms and dads of older kids, how on earth have you coped with kids leaving home? I know, I know — he’ll be back for holidays and such, but I’m just going to miss him so very much.

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4 Responses to This does not bode well for the fall

  1. Jnet says:
    February 29, 2008 at 4:18 pm

    I haven’t lived with my parents since 1996. My mom still tries talking me into staying the night. And if I won’t, she wants to keep my dog overnight (so I have to come back the next day).

  2. Susan says:
    February 29, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    I went to college with Anna’s daughter who’s still there (along with that darn dean she mentions in the article); I wish Anna would’ve done a writing workshop or a reading while I was there.

  3. Lulu says:
    March 3, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    Ugh. My little guy is only 17 months (in three days), and I’m already dreading the day. How are tears possible 17 years in advance?

  4. Big Sis says:
    March 6, 2008 at 7:56 pm

    Take it from someone who has been through the college separation anxiety: It’s not easy, but it does get better. Think of it this way: When he does see you at college or a visit home, he’ll be happy to see you — at least you have plenty good times left with “the girl.”