| When son #1 went to summer orientation at UCLA I don't think any of the L.A. parents went. I think there is a difference between Admit Days and orientation and it sounds like your parents did go with you to see the school when you were deciding. Let me give you another perspective. You're the last kid which means your parents are at a different place in their parenting experience. It sometimes takes having a few kids (I have four) before you realize that your kids are more capable than you think. So sometimes parents go to all these things with the first or second kid and then later realize that it might have been overkill. I have no doubt that his business commitments are a factor but he may also be saying, "This is it, you're growing up and I trust you to figure this out." Your parents are probably, as with many things, more relaxed this time around. None of which means they don't love you as much as your sister. But if you really feel you need a parent there, you should say something. |