Do You Think College Changes a Student’s Relationship With Their Parents?

by GMR Posted 2012/05/09 17:28:37

Related Topics: Relationship, High School, Student, College, Facebook, School, students, Poll, Life, Future, Starting Over, Parent, The Future

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	Yes, it brings them closer	241 votes	33%
	Yes, it drives them apart	209 votes	29%
	No, it doesn't affect much	281 votes	38%

It's about that time of year, when high school graduates prepare for the next phase in their lives: College. For many students, it's an uncertain and unpredictable stage. They're starting over in a big way, but know it will be more uplifting and exciting than the transition into high school. College is that ephemeral life-limbo where Facebook started, where "Animal House" took place, and where you (supposedly) decide what to do for the rest of your life.

Whether you're going into college, went to college "back in the day," or are hoping to go at some point in the future, take our 6-question Quick Poll when you get the chance and let us know what your experience was like, or how you expect it to play out.

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die Küss der Tod 2012/05/14 18:15:26

No, it doesn't affect much

I've learnt that they weren't exactly who I thought they were and that they weren't right on some of the things that they taught me. College has enabled to think more independently and to quit caring so much what they think of me.

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wassup 2012/05/13 16:43:41

Yes, it brings them closer

When kids are living at home their parents are with them all the time and help them out with things. But when they are in college and need that help the parents aren't there to give it to them. It makes them miss home and miss their parents

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dandieselonian 2012/05/13 14:58:45

No, it doesn't affect much

It can make a difference with increased awareness and meeting goals .

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T 2012/05/12 20:57:44

No, it doesn't affect much

It just accelerates whatever path the relationship was already on. If the relationship was drawing apart, college will just make that happen faster, and vice versa.

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ShamshirMkII 2012/05/12 11:08:44

Yes, it brings them closer

I became closer to my mother ever since the day I began washing my own clothes :D

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Bob DiN 2012/05/11 22:27:54

No, it doesn't affect much

My daughter became a little more indepnedent but also a smart mouth ball buster at times.

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VintageLys to Bob DiN 2012/05/15 19:54:02

lol I resent that dad...

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Bibliophilic 2012/05/11 22:01:49

No, it doesn't affect much

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No, although my parents separated right before I went to college. In my case the family dynamic changed dramatically, but if they had been together there wouldn't have been very many changes. During college I stayed at home for 3 out of 4 years, and my sister goes to a school 45 minutes from my house.

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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/05/11 17:35:37

Yes, it brings them closer

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EVERYONE IN OUR FAMILY HAS DECIDED TO GO TO SCHOOL..... SURVIVAL IN A DOG EAT DOG WORLD.

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Sperry23 2012/05/11 17:10:11

Yes, it drives them apart

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It's not that it "drives" us apart, it's that we get to see things from different perspectives. This leads to growth and change, else why bother with college?

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ID51 2012/05/11 15:24:21

Yes, it brings them closer

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My mother passed away before I finished college, but it brought my dad and I closer together. I never asked for help, which surprised him. I graduated Magna Cum Laude, which also surprised him (I was not a good student before college). I accepted the challenge and suceeded, which not only made him proud, but he respects what I say now. I can back up my opinions with facts.

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Link 2012/05/11 14:57:41

No, it doesn't affect much

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I am not IN college, but am in a management position at a college....

It all depends on the familial circumstances... everyone's different...

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alex 2012/05/11 13:42:38

Yes, it drives them apart

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I say that because I want to be driven apart from them.

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Melody 2012/05/10 22:26:56

No, it doesn't affect much

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It varies. It doesn't often bring them together seeing as most of the time, they aren't physically together. But it is good to loosen the ties with your parents/family, so that you not only become an adult to yourself, but an adult in their eyes- more of a friend than a daughter/son.

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Darlin' 2012/05/10 07:00:37

No, it doesn't affect much

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depends on the student

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LADY LIBERTY SILLY WORDSMITH 2012/05/10 01:27:04 (edited)

No, it doesn't affect much

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NO, IT SHOULD NOT!

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Sister Jean 2012/05/09 17:29:33

Yes, it drives them apart

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I think

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