I have 4 kidsd here at home. My oldest is 18. He just graduated and will be heading off to college at the beginning of August. I also have a 16 year old son, a 15 year old daughter and an 11 year old daughter.

She might be. I would talk to her and see if that is it. I wouldn't make my son stay home just because of her though. This is his last summer before college and he should be able to do what he wants and have a great summer. I am sure he can spend some time with his sister also. I wouldn't let her take it out on his girlfriend either.

First of all I think that is the sweetest thing I have ever heard of (and it brings back a lot of memories). It's wonderful to see that she loves her brother that much. That's what it is. She is afraid of the change. Afraid that things will change when he leaves. And it willl. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing. Tell her she can email him and text him. They can stay connected thru facebook. This will open up a new chapter in their lives and although she is scared of the changes that will occur soon, you can help her see the positive.
Believe me, I've lived it. My kids are 21, 19 and 14. The 14 yr old is a girl and went thru this when her brothers went off to college. They are close and she was afraid things would change and she wouldn't be as close to them any longer. Now when they come home, it's like Christmas for her. They spend time with her and take her places. She "talks" to them thru facebook and text messages all the time. And the fact that they answer her thrills her to death.
All will be fine, I promise. Hang in there Mama!

I think she feels her time with him is short and that he won't have time for her when he leaves. I felt the same way when my brother went off to boot camp. My brother and I fought like cats and dogs and became really close during that time he was gone because I wrote him all the time.
- stephs5isenough
on Jun. 19, 2012 at 4:49 PM