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Some of my friends have made plans to live at the beach for the summer, and the want me to join them. The problem is that my parents keep talking about how much they’ve missed me and can’t wait to have me home. How should I deal?
Sweet summer! Sure, living at the beach with your friends would be a perfect summer -- but parents have a tendency to get in the way. Don’t fret, because there are options that will please both parties so you can get the most out of your summer:
• Talk with your parents about your wishes to be a beachcomber. If the beach house is only a few hours away from home, let them know you’ll be able to make frequent trips to visit them. That way, they get to spend time with you while you get to live it up at the beach.
• Consider making an extended visit with your family at the end of the school year before moving into your beach home, especially if it’s a long distance away. Your parents will get the bonding time they crave, and then you’ll be able to spend an uninterrupted summer with your friends. If possible, you might be able to take another trip home to visit them again at the end of the summer just before the school year starts.
• Think about visiting your friends at their beach house if you decide to live at home. Depending on the location, you can take frequent trips or one extended visit. Just be sure to offer to pay for food the weeks you’re there so you don’t intrude on your friends’ living space, and respect their summer home by cleaning up after yourself.
• Decide which is more important to you -- living at the beach with your friends or being home with your family. Ultimately, the best choice is the one that’s best for you. That first summer away from home can be hard on both the parents and the kids, so be aware that your parents might not favor your living away from home. But this is a time when it’s healthy to start making your own decisions.About the R.A.
Name: Sarah Arsenoff
School: UNC Wilmington
Year: Senior
Major: Marine Biology
Her Deal: This is Sarah's third year as an R.A. for freshmen and international students. She writes for Periplus, a university newsletter for students who, like her, are in the honors scholars program.
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