It is this time, this day in your life that you find out exactly how good of a parent you have been to your child. Over the next four to twelve years(Do not freak if it takes a bit longer than expected.) your child will likely do some stupid stuff. No one plans to fall asleep naked in a bathtub full of beer, but it happens. If you took the time to tell them you loved them and taught them right and wrong they will be just fine. Sometimes you might think about surprising your child with a pop-in weekend visit, don’t, it will just push you further apart. It is however acceptable to call ahead and offer to bring essentials; food, water or money. They will never turn you down. Don’t think of it as buying their affection but instead maintaining an eighteen year investment. Offer to do laundry when they come home, they will keep coming home to visit. Don’t ask about parties, significant others or class, this is all top secret and covered by the university security act of 2007. (Kids, you are welcome.) Be supportive of their new degree choice, even if it is ‘Yoda’s Influence in Modern Politics’, people have graduated with less. (Looking at you ‘Film Studies’. FYI, best class ever.) As in most all aspects of your child’s life, give them a few choices. Remind them it is your money and ultimately you will find out if your butterfly will both return and fly free.
Sincerely,
Former Student, Travis
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