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OMG, she's being such a bitch. She refused to ask directions to her dorm. She is bashing her room -mate, won't even talk to her! I met her parents and they all seem really nice.
There are activities at the college all day, but my dd is to damn good to go.
Is it so bad that i cannot wait to leave her here!
She's being rude and ugly to everyone. Her siblings and i are so ready to ditch her!
She is going to be about 13 hours away from home, driving. So she won't be home again until =hristmas break.
Ugh please tell me I'm not a horable mom.

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Anonymous

Asked by Anonymous at 5:25 PM on Aug. 24, 2012 in Adult Children (18+)

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  • A precollege counselor told us parents it is called messing the nest. Birds do it instinctively when it is time to kick them out. lol
    Dardenella

    Answer by Dardenella at 5:38 PM on Aug. 24, 2012

  • I think sometimes God makes them act this way so it's easier for us to separate from them!!

    Good luck mama.....and a big hug!
    ohwrite

    Answer by ohwrite at 5:26 PM on Aug. 24, 2012

  • No you ARE NOT. Frankly you should drop her stuff at her dorm, kiss her on the cheek and tell her you will see her at Christmas but you expect her to call. and then BYE!
    Dardenella

    Answer by Dardenella at 5:36 PM on Aug. 24, 2012

  • She's probably scared out of her silly mind, and this is her way of coping. It's not a good way to cope, but some "children" do this when they are hurting. Instead of crying, they just get meaner!!
    NannyB.

    Answer by NannyB. at 5:48 PM on Aug. 24, 2012

  • I would of already said goodbye and left
    Mrs_Harsh

    Answer by Mrs_Harsh at 6:18 PM on Aug. 24, 2012

  • She will learn very quickly about treating people like that. I do know that what she is doing is suppressing her anxiety about leaving. My son was acting up because he will be starting high school soon. We sat him down and laid down the law. He opened up that he is nervous and we talked it out. He is doing much better.
    robinkane

    Answer by robinkane at 6:59 PM on Aug. 24, 2012

  • I can already tell that my 5 yr old will be like this. She gets mean/moody when something is bothering her. Just hug & kiss her goodbye and know that she'll call in a few days apologizing.
    3libras

    Answer by 3libras at 6:00 PM on Aug. 24, 2012

  • Although I don't think I've ever used that word in reference to my girls, my youngest was going to college only across town. She chose to live in the dorm her first year, just to experience it. I used to go into her bedroom at home every night for the first two weeks, sit on her bed and cry... and we were only across town! You will miss her, I guarantee it!
    m-avi

    Answer by m-avi at 6:09 PM on Aug. 24, 2012

  • yup, id tell her i love her and say bye. she will mature over the next few years and maybe just maybe own to her bad behavior before she is 25, lol.
    sarlove01

    Answer by sarlove01 at 6:54 PM on Aug. 24, 2012

  • This will be a good learning experience to appreciate the family she has, and no you are not a horrible mom....
    older

    Answer by older at 2:27 PM on Aug. 25, 2012

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