<p>There is plenty of reason for parents to go. There are always last-minute things to buy for dorm rooms; it’s also nice to see what the buildings and facilities look like, try the food, and meet other students, parents, and even some staff and faculty; the meet and greet for A & S majors was fun and informative. The picnic is also a nice event, the concerts are impressive, the deans are friendly, informative, and reassuring regarding any concerns. After all, college is costing a lot of money: good to see where that money is going. The kids can wait a day to “bond” fully…there is almost a full week of first-year activities, night and day, including things like magic shows, community service days, etc. that will provide for plenty of bonding, as will simply hanging around their new floormates, where most first college friendships are forged. I wouldn’t be dismissive of the sentiments of parents who want to take their kids to school, get oriented, and even linger on the second day to find their bearings for the big change that they have been working toward and anticipating for a long time…especially the kind of parents who have been hanging around CC.</p>