Bringing Friends to I-Day

Zaphod
Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:42:20 +0000

Just a thought, here…

I actually would recommend against it. Take your parents and siblings, and that’s it.

Why? Simple. The poor Mid is going to be starting off on an extremely difficult and yes, LONELY in many ways, road. The separation immediately after you say goodbye is extremely tough, even for guys like me who grew up in boarding schools and later attended NAPS. I think it’s best if the CORE of his/her support is there (immediate family), because they will ALWAYS be there, and it will make the separation easier.

Having too many friends around will pull strings best left unpulled on that day. Same goes for girlfriends and such. The kids will be taking their first steps into adulthood, and doing it in anything but an easy way. Let them know their family supports them, then let them get on with it.

I’m not saying I’m right, but I’m glad only my parents were there that day.

Just something to think about.