<p>The last goodbye is really bittersweet for everyone…
Kids who are seemingly secure and independent, well traveled can find themselves homesick or sad – it’s that aha moment-- you really do fly the nest and you are “in-between homes”…parents are especially messed up if it’s their first born or the last one out the door…so make the most of Sunday and the days leading up to the exit. Once High School ends-- try to find some quality time with your sibs and parents this summer-- last positive memories are very important. Orientation is jammed pack- it is awkward to try to reconnect with parents during the week and most unnecessary- and both parties are just delaying the inevitable clean-break-- that’s why I think Sunday night is when they suggest you do so…but of course, if the students want parents to stay-- do so-- but not the other way around! A crying mom or a dad worried about his little girl should NOT stay around for their own personal joys-- if the kids says goodbye-- go home!</p>
<p>@garage – You will most certainly NOT be the only one crying! </p>
<p>@ togo --I agree with Kate-- arriving very late on Sunday means you miss out on lots…latest is really noon… Get an earlier flight if you can or hook up with someone in a hotel the night before if you are coming alone-- I bet other students are sort of in your boat.</p>