While we didn’t attend any parent orientation programs (mostly because we were waiting for the building staff to come bunk the beds), I think there can be value in ensuring that parents know how best to support their kids from afar. It would be good to know what to tell your kids to do about xyz (i.e., roommate issues) when there are good supports that don’t involve parents, when a parent might want to contact the school (mental health issues), etc. Some parents can’t help themselves, but in some cases, they may not realize that the school’s resources are much better than their own.