<p>Thanks for the replies–this will go on our tour question list next time around! </p>
<p>Exeter doesn’t have as many restrictions. In fact, next year they’ll be allowing 24-7 internet access, recognizing that smartphones give many kids that kind of access anyway. In general, I don’t notice kids choosing texting/calling over greeting others on the paths–it all seems pretty chatty and social. My kid makes quick phone calls home when no one else happens to be around (because, for example, no one else in his dorm happens to be walking to the same activity as he is). There’s room for both I’m guessing in an average day. </p>
<p>Whether it’s study time or hanging out with friend time or roommate bed time, it seems there’s almost always going to be something that makes that time to call home less than ideal. But it’s good to hear all the different options… so the kids can choose what works best for them on any given day without squelching the impulse to call with a “Shouldn’t you be …?”</p>