- Jun 14, 2004
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Yeah, I'm imitating EZoolander's post title (the sincerest form of flattery), but the content is decidedly less lighthearted.
Our daughter is starting her senior year in high school. So I've got one more year before she heads off to college - which is likely to be in Florida. (We live in NC). Even if she stays in state, she will still be 2 hours away. She is a follower of Christ, has never been rebellious, is accomplishment focused, competitive, and organized. At this point her 5 remaining schools are all academically good fits for her physical therapy pre-doctoral degree plan, so the final decision on where she attends will come down to which school has the varsity swimming program that best fits her.
When we went to visit one college in Florida and were talking about her goals for the visit, it hit home that I was having a conversation with another adult. A young one for sure, and always my daughter, but the conversation was more like being a mentor from my end. She is, in almost every way, ready to go out on her own.
So, we've got one year left to have conversations with her that will help her be prepared for the new things she will encounter on her own. Beyond the obvious topics about safety in social situations and with boys and with finding friends as focused on academics and faith as she is, I want to make sure we cover the topics that will help her the most.
Particularly for those of you who have sent children out of the home, what topics are you glad you covered and which ones do you wish you had after watching them on their own for a while? Those of you who remember being sent well by your parents, i'd love your thoughts as well.
Our daughter is starting her senior year in high school. So I've got one more year before she heads off to college - which is likely to be in Florida. (We live in NC). Even if she stays in state, she will still be 2 hours away. She is a follower of Christ, has never been rebellious, is accomplishment focused, competitive, and organized. At this point her 5 remaining schools are all academically good fits for her physical therapy pre-doctoral degree plan, so the final decision on where she attends will come down to which school has the varsity swimming program that best fits her.
When we went to visit one college in Florida and were talking about her goals for the visit, it hit home that I was having a conversation with another adult. A young one for sure, and always my daughter, but the conversation was more like being a mentor from my end. She is, in almost every way, ready to go out on her own.
So, we've got one year left to have conversations with her that will help her be prepared for the new things she will encounter on her own. Beyond the obvious topics about safety in social situations and with boys and with finding friends as focused on academics and faith as she is, I want to make sure we cover the topics that will help her the most.
Particularly for those of you who have sent children out of the home, what topics are you glad you covered and which ones do you wish you had after watching them on their own for a while? Those of you who remember being sent well by your parents, i'd love your thoughts as well.