Part of the far from home experience is the growth and maturity that happens during those first few years. I had been on an airplane exactly once before choosing a university on the opposite coast. This was well before cellphones and other ways to stay connected. While not always easy, it was a phenomenal growth experience. I truly think this is the time to let the kid take the lead. If they have no interest in traveling far from home, so be it. But if they are and want to figure it out and understand the sacrifices regarding shorter breaks etc - let them fly.
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