Asking Eric: Empty Nesters Feel Sting of College Student’s Decision to Work All Summer, Not Come Home

Asking Eric: I’m proud of my kids’ independence but still wish they’d spend summer with us

Dear Eric: Summer months are upon us and most students will soon be heading home from college for their vacations, except mine. Every summer since starting college they have worked a summer job that required them to live on-site, a couple hours’ drive away from home.This year, because that seasonal position was eliminated, they have found a job in their college town (300 miles away) and will remain there all summer.

Asking Eric: Empty nest leaves me feeling like my kids just don’t like me very much

Dear Eric: Summer months are upon us and most students will soon be heading home from college for their vacations, except mine. Every summer since starting college they have worked a summer job that required them to live on-site, a couple hours’ drive away from home.

Asking Eric: Summer is here and students are home from college ... not mine, though

I’m proud of their desire for independence, but I fight a tiny nagging feeling ...

Asking Eric: Empty nesters feel sting of college student’s decision to work all summer, not come home

Dear Eric: Summer months are upon us and most students will soon be heading home from college for their vacations, except mine. Every summer since starting college they have worked a summer job that required them to live on-site, a couple hours’ drive away from home.