The Drop-off

What it was like to take my kids to college

Admittedly, this drop-off pun brings to mind peril and parental sacrifice which is not the tone I’m going for. Image credit: Pixar Wiki at Fandom.com

In response to the first issue of Parent of Adults, several of you mentioned you’re getting ready to drop your kid off at college, some for the first time. ‼️‼️ I was flooded with memories of sending my own two kids off to school: my son in 2018, and my daughter in 2021.

I know I promised to go a bit lighter in this issue, but how could I blow past this huge parent-of-adults moment?

I thought, rather than the silly story I had planned, it would be more helpful to share what college drop-off was like for me. I’ll skip the play-by-play; the details and dynamics are different for everyone, and the last thing you need is another packing list. I’ll just mention a few things that stood out.

This issue…