Mom’s advice to grads
Cindy on May 14th, 2009
“You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” — Dr. Seuss
It’s graduation season — the time of year when proud parents, teachers, and elected officials are compelled to pass along pithy words of wisdom to students who’ll be leaving home for college or launching new careers. In keeping with this tradition, I’m sharing a few of the “survival tips” I packed in my son’s suitcase when he left the state for college. Click here to read my tips in this week’s “Midpoint” column in The Oakland Press. –CL
May 14th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Cindy,
I love this post. What struck me was the sensitivity within. College kids, as I’ve discovered with my own daughter, become so easily self-absorbed. So much of what you say here encourages awareness, sensitivity and caring toward others. So important! For us as adults too. You could hand any adult this list and it could serve as a great set of Rules for Everyday Living. Kudos!
May 14th, 2009 at 11:13 am
I like the simplicity too, to strive for decency and expect it; to be thoughtful. Small gestures that will carry anyone very far in relationships, in life. We should expect no less! What a time of transition for so many families, your advice is great for them.
May 14th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Cindy, several years ago, I pinned a copy of this column of yours to my kids’ school cork board. Great advice!
May 14th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Thanks everyone! And Cindy, you’re right … a slightly different version of this column ran in the Trib 5 yrs ago, just before Nate left for Notre Dame. It’s reprinted in Writing Home, too.
May 15th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Hi Cindy,
I posted this to my FB page. All my smart friends say they “like” it. So do I! Thanks!