I noticed then, and still see now a prevailing sentiment that when children go off to college, a parent should disengage.
A parent who remains engaged and actively participating in the process of making decisions with their college-age sons or daughters can certainly do so in support of the younger one’s hopes and dreams. In my experience the kids who go off the rails are from families such as some of my friends and relatives who subscribe to the philosophy of 18 and done.
Those who disagree are entitled to their opinions but should not attempt to discredit me, conflate engagement and control, nor ascribe malicious intent to my motives.
What has inspired me to return now is the recognition that my son and daughter, both having been subject to the active engagement of their parents throughout college, are incredibly happy and living out their dreams. Though I suspect some may call this assertion into question, I assure you my young adult children are great–and this is a fact not open to debate : )