A friend who works in the housing department of a local university told me about a mother who actually moved into her daughter's dorm room and had to be ordered out by the university. I saw the negative effects of helicopter/snowplow parents when I was a teacher. Parents do their children a huge disservice when they smooth over or eliminate the bumps on life's road. That being said, if your daughter is in driving distance of my home, I offer my concierge services for the low price of $5,000. 😊
Yup! This Gen X mom is not sending her kids off to school with any external supports. Although I did just mail my sophomore a fitted sheet, a pillowcase, and a blanket. Because apparently 13 years of school and freshman year at U Chicago did not teach him what a sheet set was. But whatever. I'm here to help, just not to hand-hold! He can sleep on a mattress pad (because I insist on those) for a night or two.
I was a late bloomer, lived at home to save $$$ going to college. My parents were older, so I was there when my dad had heart attacks and I helped my mom navigate those times. I figured things out as I went along like a good Gen Xer. Then came the time I had to leave the nest; I joined the Army and never looked back. My parents passed away while I was still in uniform, so they never got to see me land a full fledged government career and buy my own home. I learned how to deal with shit as it came up without some stranger baking me cupcakes. Great article Dana, I wish your daughter the best!!
Dana. You're cute. Trendy. Building viewers' trust. I say this with the affection and experience of an adult Life's recounting of what I fell for, once. Did you ever wonder what that smirk on prime container trucks symbolizes?
Let's just say....it isn't feminine. It is an oligarch's penis of power smirking the smile of sheer satisfaction right in our face. Choose where you purchase and whom and what you feed.
Whenever someone who works in education complained online about parents today doing too much for their kids, I thought they were exaggerating. Surely it can't be that bad? This is proof it really is THAT BAD.
I want to know who I can get to pay me to bake their kid a cupcake and provide proof of life photos. Strikes me as being a perfect second career for grandmothers.
I’m desperately trying to imagine having this service over 40 years ago when I went to college and I laughed so hard I literally had a coughing fit and tears on my face that made my dogs wake up and stare at me in concern. I had a few of those clueless girls in my freshman dorm and it was hilarious how much they couldn’t get it together without mommy!!
Thank you for an trip down memory lane and a good laugh💜
I think people missed that one of the most important aspects of kids going to college the experience existing on their own, creating adult relationships, understanding, deadlines, and commitments that Mom or Dad even isn’t making sure they’re living up to
Over here in Georgia we often say in jest, "I'm gone knock you all the way to ala-damn-bama if you don't....." Ex: clean up your room or shut yo mouth !
Seriously ? No way. Thanks for the reminder of how low the Epstein class can stoop !
Well, this is just messed up! I grew up in the 60s, and I know how to do just about everything. Boil water, use a chainsaw, whatever. It must be awful to not know how to do for yourself. I'm pretty old now, some things are harder and I get my slightly younger (just retired) husband to help me or do them if I literally can't. I used to work for myself as a Ladies' Custom Tailor, and when I had customers actually pay me to sew buttons on their existing clothes I was gobsmacked!
My mother, who worked full time when most mothers didn't, made all her clothes and mine and did my dad's alterations, until she made me learn to sew when I was 11, and then I made my own and did my dad's alterations. Also had to iron everything, one of my assigned chores. My dad's dress shirts, everything. Good grief, this article made me wonder about what's happened to brains. And if you need to know how to do practically anything, YouTube has tutorials!
A friend who works in the housing department of a local university told me about a mother who actually moved into her daughter's dorm room and had to be ordered out by the university. I saw the negative effects of helicopter/snowplow parents when I was a teacher. Parents do their children a huge disservice when they smooth over or eliminate the bumps on life's road. That being said, if your daughter is in driving distance of my home, I offer my concierge services for the low price of $5,000. 😊
Lol
My concierge service was to warn my freshman daughter to stay away from weird ladies and their cakes. They will survive. Us…still crying!
We should call each other and cry together!!
Yup! This Gen X mom is not sending her kids off to school with any external supports. Although I did just mail my sophomore a fitted sheet, a pillowcase, and a blanket. Because apparently 13 years of school and freshman year at U Chicago did not teach him what a sheet set was. But whatever. I'm here to help, just not to hand-hold! He can sleep on a mattress pad (because I insist on those) for a night or two.
I was a late bloomer, lived at home to save $$$ going to college. My parents were older, so I was there when my dad had heart attacks and I helped my mom navigate those times. I figured things out as I went along like a good Gen Xer. Then came the time I had to leave the nest; I joined the Army and never looked back. My parents passed away while I was still in uniform, so they never got to see me land a full fledged government career and buy my own home. I learned how to deal with shit as it came up without some stranger baking me cupcakes. Great article Dana, I wish your daughter the best!!
Dana. You're cute. Trendy. Building viewers' trust. I say this with the affection and experience of an adult Life's recounting of what I fell for, once. Did you ever wonder what that smirk on prime container trucks symbolizes?
Let's just say....it isn't feminine. It is an oligarch's penis of power smirking the smile of sheer satisfaction right in our face. Choose where you purchase and whom and what you feed.
Very well said, Dana!
Whenever someone who works in education complained online about parents today doing too much for their kids, I thought they were exaggerating. Surely it can't be that bad? This is proof it really is THAT BAD.
I want to know who I can get to pay me to bake their kid a cupcake and provide proof of life photos. Strikes me as being a perfect second career for grandmothers.
Right?? What a side hustle that would be!
I’m desperately trying to imagine having this service over 40 years ago when I went to college and I laughed so hard I literally had a coughing fit and tears on my face that made my dogs wake up and stare at me in concern. I had a few of those clueless girls in my freshman dorm and it was hilarious how much they couldn’t get it together without mommy!!
Thank you for an trip down memory lane and a good laugh💜
Right, can you even imagine it??? Sorry to disturb your pups. ;)
I think people missed that one of the most important aspects of kids going to college the experience existing on their own, creating adult relationships, understanding, deadlines, and commitments that Mom or Dad even isn’t making sure they’re living up to
When Dad visited me we went for sushi. Not DIY. I think I saw 3 parents in 4 years (outside of graduation). What has happened?!
🤯
I knew that you were one of my favorite mom-people for a good reason. 👍
OMG, talk about helicopter parenting . Yikes
Lordie, lordie! 😂 Good advice, Dana! Let them discover life the only way one can truly discover life: by figuring it out for themselves.
Over here in Georgia we often say in jest, "I'm gone knock you all the way to ala-damn-bama if you don't....." Ex: clean up your room or shut yo mouth !
Seriously ? No way. Thanks for the reminder of how low the Epstein class can stoop !
Well, this is just messed up! I grew up in the 60s, and I know how to do just about everything. Boil water, use a chainsaw, whatever. It must be awful to not know how to do for yourself. I'm pretty old now, some things are harder and I get my slightly younger (just retired) husband to help me or do them if I literally can't. I used to work for myself as a Ladies' Custom Tailor, and when I had customers actually pay me to sew buttons on their existing clothes I was gobsmacked!
My mother, who worked full time when most mothers didn't, made all her clothes and mine and did my dad's alterations, until she made me learn to sew when I was 11, and then I made my own and did my dad's alterations. Also had to iron everything, one of my assigned chores. My dad's dress shirts, everything. Good grief, this article made me wonder about what's happened to brains. And if you need to know how to do practically anything, YouTube has tutorials!