Poignant parental reflection on (freshman’s) transition to college.

It’s a milestone! Bittersweet is the start of a college journey. Parents are proud, excited, anxious and not just a little bit sad as their children depart, no longer children.

Ready yourself for the existential crisis it ushers into your life.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/michael-gerson-saying-goodbye-to-my-child-the-youngster/2013/08/19/6337802e-08dd-11e3-8974-f97ab3b3c677_story.html