WWCC Parents

Advice for family of new college students

This is a transition time for the whole family. Here are a few hints to help you through this tough period (Hatch, 2004, p. 6)

Learn to tolerate uncertainty and change

Trust your student’s decision making

Avoid doing things for your student that he or she can do for him/herself

Come to terms with your student’s strengths and limitations

Expect ups and downs because college is stressful and demanding

Keep in mind that students will have many challenges to manage but that they posses the abilities, skills and talents to do so

College students change their career choice, hairstyle, clothes, language and even habits