My son Josh has ADHD and wants to go to NYU. He’s brilliant, and I know he’ll eventually be successful somewhere amazing, but right now I am afraid to let him out of my sight. Are there any other parents out there exeriencing this and do you have a good solution for a nervous mom? Tracking-device? Nanny cam?
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If your son is over 18, it may be time to let him fly. :) There is a great book called Learning Between the Lines that was written by a couple of ADHD college students about different ways to be successful in college, away from home.
My son decided that he wanted to do community college before going on to a large university but that was HIS decision. Give your son the options and let him make the decision. If he “falls”, it can be looked at as a good “life lesson”.
If you have these major concerns, I would recommend having your son starts school while living at home. Also if your concerns are this great, you might consider some form of counseling.
James Nuttall — Michigan