<p>My #1 son graduated from Carleton last June. They have offered the co-ed roomie option for 2 years, I believe. 2 thoughts on this…
- My son said he thought the only reason they offered this is because they really don’t offer students the option of living off campus, where, at many of the state U’s, co-eds living together is common.
- my second thought on this is that it’s up to us to be the parent here…especially if you are paying. I flat out said that I would have a lot of trouble finding it in my heart to pay for that living arrangement. My son basically said that he thought it was not a wise option for anyone and didn’t know of many that availed themselves of it. Like so much of college living, we as parents have to use our influence while still being realistic enough to know that our little angels are testing their wings…however, overnight guests are definitely not the same as roommates.
If it ends up being a Denison living option, I’m really not all that worried for my #2 son. He knows where I stand and though certainly not infallible,generally has common sense.</p>