believe it or not, my parents and i became much closer after i moved three hours away for college. i think that we all just learned how much we really appreciate and love each other. i went through pretty bad homesickness, which is normal, but i’m glad now that i made the decision. i recently graduate and got married, and our family is closer than it’s ever been. physical distance will not take away from your relationship. talk to you parents, make sure you have open communication, and if you choose to move, just make it a point to call and visit whenever you can.

As the mother of two daughters who stayed on campus–one 3 hours aways, the other a mere 15 minutes–please stay on campus. You will not grow further apart from your parents, but much, much closer. Staying on campus gives you the chance to make some decisions on your own in a safe environment. You will appreciate your parents more and they will enjoy your company and appreciate you more when you come home. In this day of e-mail, instant messaging, and telephone, keeping in touch is no problem. In fact it’s the opposite–limit yourself to no more than 2 phone calls or e-mails a day while you’re gone. I won’t lie, the separation may be harder on you than on them, but it’s one you really need to make.

If you love your parents, there’s no problem. Physical distance does not interfere with love. And, speaking as a mother from NY whose older son attended college in Minnesota and whose younger son is at college in Rhode Island right now, I wanted my sons to go to the college they wanted to attend. I couldn’t love them any more than I do now, and they love me. Of course, it’s hard being so far apart at first, but this is part of seeing children grow into adults. It’s healthy for everyone.

Go for it! Your parents love you and will want what is best for you.

I’ve just read the advice from the mom right above my answer, and she’s got it exactly right!

If your parents are understanding they should allow you to go away from home and make your own decisions on what you want to do. You going away from home should not make a difference whether you come back home or not.

That should be a choice that you make. Your love for your parents will not change. Let them know that those are the school rules.

Good Luck

I was in that same situation in not too long ago lol. and guess what I did move away to college and so far im lovin’ college! wooho! I think that moving away actually makes you really appreciate your family. I suggest you talk to them about your fears and I’m sure that they will tell u that everything will be ok. Take a chance, it’s really worth it!!!!!!

You can’t depend on your family forever. Fly away from the nest and better yourself. They done the best to raise you, now you need to pick yourself up and have an adventure of your own. I say GO TO COLLEGE, visit them on breaks, like summer, spring, winter.