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re: My oldest son is leaving for college in a few weeks, those that have gone thru this, how
Posted on 7/24/22 at 6:16 pm to Dawgfanman
Posted on 7/24/22 at 6:16 pm to Dawgfanman
I understand your feelings, but look at it this way.
Did you leave home ?
How did you do ?
If you have taught him to take care of himself, he’ll be just fine.
Did you leave home ?
How did you do ?
If you have taught him to take care of himself, he’ll be just fine.
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Posted on 7/24/22 at 6:16 pm to Dawgfanman
If you helped him stay away from drugs and live without having to lie about everything in his life you have done enough. He’ll make mistakes, but he will learn from them and be ok. Trust and relax.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 6:36 pm to Dawgfanman
Your job was to turn out a responsible adult. Hopefully, you did that. He will make mistakes. We all do. You still do. Hopefully, they will be small ones.
Let it go. This is what was supposed to happen when he was born. Start trying to figure out how to live your life, not his.
Let it go. This is what was supposed to happen when he was born. Start trying to figure out how to live your life, not his.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 6:37 pm to upgrayedd
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ou gotta be real with him. You know he's gonna do stupid shite so you need to talk to him man to man to tell him how to do dumb shite in a less risky manner.
My father did exactly this to me and it saved my arse on multiple occasions. Not encouraging me to do stupid shite, but going down the list of consequences and some pro-tips on how to avoid those consequences.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 6:42 pm to Dawgfanman
You partied, did stupid shite. He will too. But it seems like you turned out ok, he will too.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 6:44 pm to biohzrd
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I’m facing the same in about 4 yrs except with a daughter.(no pics you pervs) got to let them live their own life. Think back to when you where 18yo, young, dumb, and full of cum!!
You gotta give it to daughters straight too. People dont believe me that I told her 'a hard dick has no conscience."
Posted on 7/24/22 at 6:48 pm to Auburn80
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What you really need to prepare for is when the last one leaves. Mom’s especially struggle with this.
It was definitely tough on me. It’s not just your kids leaving, it’s missing their friends & cooking for a crowd… It’s one of those times where you have to imagine a new life & start living it.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 6:51 pm to Dawgfanman
It'sawesome. Peace and quiet.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 6:59 pm to Dawgfanman
Easily, if you have done your job correctly as a parent this is the next step in their life and you should be proud when your kids do not need you all the time and can make decisions on their own.
I’m an empty nester for the last 2 years and absolutely love the fact my kids got a good degree, got a good job out of college, and now on their own.
To me the day your kids do not need you all the time is the day you can say: I did a good job raising my kids.
I’m an empty nester for the last 2 years and absolutely love the fact my kids got a good degree, got a good job out of college, and now on their own.
To me the day your kids do not need you all the time is the day you can say: I did a good job raising my kids.
This post was edited on 7/25/22 at 7:56 am
Posted on 7/24/22 at 7:52 pm to Dawgfanman
He's going to get buried in Visa-like credit card applications, as most universities sell the names of freshmen/women/them/they/it/whatevers to credit card companies. Make sure he knows of the evils of credit cards if he's never had access to one of his own. And make sure he knows the difference between cheap & good rubbers.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 7:58 pm to lostinbr
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There’s no right or wrong way to raise a kid
Uh, yeah there is. Someone wanna bump the thread of the kids in diapers swearing at the cops?
This post was edited on 7/24/22 at 7:59 pm
Posted on 7/24/22 at 8:02 pm to Dawgfanman
Relax. Being a good father is so 60's. Most elected politicians obviously don't seem to care if their is a dad or not in his life or not. It's easier to get reelected when no one is responsible nor cares for anything in today's "advanced diverse and equal outcome society"
This post was edited on 7/24/22 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 7/24/22 at 8:05 pm to Dawgfanman
Just tell him that he can't trust the coke anymore like back in your day. Too much fentanyl being laced with it these days.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 8:13 pm to Crow Pie
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Crow Pie
Nothing to do with what the OP is about
Posted on 7/24/22 at 8:17 pm to Dawgfanman
Tell him to make sure and use a condom
Posted on 7/24/22 at 8:27 pm to Dawgfanman
Life’s a journey…find your new pathway. Discernment from God will lead you to your new purpose…
Posted on 7/24/22 at 8:36 pm to Dawgfanman
I told my kids when they went to college:
1. I don’t want to meet law enforcement about anything you decide to do.
2. Keep you scholarships.
They did.
There are worse things a parent can go through.
You will figure it out.
1. I don’t want to meet law enforcement about anything you decide to do.
2. Keep you scholarships.
They did.
There are worse things a parent can go through.
You will figure it out.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 8:45 pm to Dawgfanman
Practice eating “school lunch” with your kiddo. Make sure they can open everything you send with them. Talk about not eating off of the table in the lunchroom!!! Set a timer for 15 minutes and talk about how they may not finish eating and that’s ok. (This was HARD for little man.) Practice packing everything back up and talk about what is trash and what should come back home in their lunch box. College lunch is a big adjustment and your child’s teacher will be super appreciative if you have prepared them for the experience!
Posted on 7/24/22 at 8:57 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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Uh, yeah there is. Someone wanna bump the thread of the kids in diapers swearing at the cops?
Fair point.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 9:34 pm to Dawgfanman
I have 3 sons who have all graduated and have good jobs, 60-90K. 2 ae married, 1 has kids. The first 2 screwed up a little, (no DIU or preggos that I know of). The youngest observed his older brothers, kept his shite together and did co-op and interns. He now works for Internation Paper. My best advice would be to make sure he understands that college is a job to make the grades and get a job, period. parties come second or third. Work the career fairs as soon as possible, if for nothing more practice interviews. If he screws up, and he will, make it somewhat painful for him.
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