Eighteen years of parenting is a LONG time. Don’t get me wrong…I’m sure your parents adore you. But you should know: high school seniors are the most difficult age group to deal with on the planet. You’re stuck in an awkward time of wanting to be an adult, but you still live under someone else’s roof. Sure that makes things hard on you sometimes, but it makes things hard on your parents, too. Your parents are going to be fine when you head off to college; you are a lot of work!! In fact, there are a few signs that your parents are more than ready for you to leave home…
Parents never know what their kid is going to do. Whether it’s a toddler jumping off a piece of furniture, or a 16-year-old going to her first house party, the risks just get scarier as the years go on. If your parents cringe every time you embark on a new adventure, I’d say they are definitely ready for you to take those adventures elsewhere (and without their knowledge).
Tuition, housing, books, food, Greek life, technology, travel……shall I go on?
Remember the days when an hour long nap was incorporated into the daily schedule? Napping is normal, rentals!
“But I neeeed to respond! It’s so important!”
I accidentally ate all the leftovers…oops!
There’s no better way for a parent to communicate than a handwritten note.
“I talked to your ex’s mom today!”
You’re old enough to do most things for yourself, and they know that yelling at you won’t do very much.
Being an adult is so fun! You get to do laundry, cook, balance a budget…
“We’re taking your little brother to NYC for the weekend!” *facepalm*
Bae, idgaf, DM, smh…they just don’t get it.
Me: “I’ll be home by 11!”
Mom: “How about 10:30?”
Sorry parents, but sometimes we need to just lay in bed and ignore our responsibilities.
Suddenly it’s no big deal to get your nails done, go out to your favorite restaurants, and buy new clothes – it’s like they are more excited for you to leave than you are.
Definitely a sign they’re trying to get you out of the house. There’s no way they could possibly be trying to lighten your stress…
Leaving home is a big deal, and it’s totally normal to be homesick. The more comfortable you get on campus, the easier it will get. Call your parents if you’re having a hard time, because they are there to help you. OBVIOUSLY, your parents will miss you too!!
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