Contact with Your Boarder: Frequency and Method

taben1112
Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:35:56 +0000

Our oldest is away at school for the first time this year. She seems to be doing just fine. However, I feel as if I want to hear from her daily…if just a quick text. But I also know how busy these kids are and am aware that this is mainly based on my needs (missing my kid with whom I have always been close!) rather than her needs. She is patient and can relay information a couple of days later (i.e. sports tryouts or a new teacher) while I want to hear how things went as they happen.
The school suggested that we set up a weekly (or twice weekly) time to talk or skype and then leave the door open for them to call or text as little or as much as they want in between that.

So, just wondering…do you all:

1. Text

2. Skype

3. Email

4. Mail

and how often with each of these methods? Do you have a formal time so that all family members are home to chat, or just tell your child to call when it is convenient for them?

I am not a helicopter parents at home, but feel like I am at danger of being one with our boarder! Help!

T