Who should do the college drop off?

Midwest67
Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:25:31 +0000

I did drop-off for both of our kids, only because my work schedule is more flexible than H’s.

For the kid who was in-state, I drove her down on move in day, got her things up to her room, did not help unpack, said good luck, love ya, bye. I went to have lunch by myself before heading back home. Sent her one last text. Need anything? I’m heading out. She was fine.

For the kid who was out of state, we drove her down ahead of move in day, so we’d have one full day to explore town, roam the campus, get her where she needed to be for some paperwork, etc. On move in day, same thing. Got her stuff to the room, did not help unpack, said good luck, love ya, bye. I went to have lunch by myself. One last text. All was good.

YMMV, we discussed strategy ahead of time, and both of my kids elected the move in, then go right away option. I found the lunch break to be really helpful to ease the strong emotions versus getting right back on the highway and crying.