“Dear Freshman Parent,” You Need to Know THIS About Your Student

A form letter came today from the Dean for Freshman at the university where my son just completed his first semester, and I have to admit that although, at first glance, the letter appeared to be written in my native tongue, it took several readings for me to get to the bottom of what they were trying to tell me (and all the other parents).

The opening salvo:

The end of the semester is almost here and your students will be returning home for the semester break shortly. It is natural for you...