When millions of teenagers leave home for college this fall, it can be an exciting, but anxiety-provoking time for not only the student, but also the parents. Here are some tips to help with a smooth transition:
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Talk about credit cards and finances before school begins.
Things to consider are whether the student will have a credit card and whether or not parents should be the co-signer. Credit card debts and problems financing are common among college students.
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Resist the urge to decorate your child’s new dorm room.
This is one of the great ways that students can “break the ice” with their roommates.
