True, but I think it depends on the kid and the family’s money. In an ideal world it would be great to let the kid go far away, but sometimes that’s not always possible, due to finances. My H lived at home for college and he paid the tuition himself and basically paid for all his other expenses himself. His parents just let him live at home. That helped him mature a lot. Kids can stay tethered to mom and dad no matter how far away they are. That said, getting to experience a new place can be transformative.
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