Handling the homesick youth at university is becoming a difficult task. We are 8 hours away, and this just doesn't seem to be getting any easier with time. .I have tried everything I know to ease this situation. His father even made the drive for a surprise visit hoping that would cheer him up, and it did for as long as he was there, but we have jobs and commitments here so having an extended visit is out of the question.
I have googled this problem, and most say just have them get out and do things, which I encourage every day. I do find that with the ease of communication, perhaps we talk to each other too much. With unlimited long distance, and beefed up cell packages, texting, im, etc, you are virtually accessible at all times of the day, with very little cost. Perhaps this is contributing to the problem. It would be hard to move on in a new situation when you are constantly talking to and wishing you were home.
I thought that by giving my children the skills to go out and live on their own, they would have no problem in this department. They can all cook, look after their cleaning, and do their laundry. However, we spent a lot of time with our kids, and weekends would often find us hanging out together, or going on day trips. Even as teenagers they would go along, my kids never had that parent aversion. I hear so much from others that their teenagers hate them, and can't wait to be rid of them. I almost wish our kids had a little of that in them, although that would personally break my heart.
Does anyone have any advice on how to handle the homesick university student? I am totally open to suggestions!!!
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