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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
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My eldest is leaving home soon to start his apprenticeship. He'll be an hour and a half away. I have mixed emotions about it of course. I'm happy that he has something in place but I'm going to miss him loads.
He's away for a year and then based locally so he'll be able to move back if he wants to.
I'm going to tell him to come home at weekends for a mum hug.
What advice would you give your child? |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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A few practical skills like washing, ironing, basic cooking, balancing bank accounts.
To an extent it's best they find their own way but know someone is only a phone call away if they're needed. |
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over a year ago
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My eldest went to uni a few years ago. It was a 3 hour train journey or 2 n half hours by car (he doesnt drive) or a swift 5 hours by coach.
In all honesty you gotta leave em to their own devices. Sure i visited a few times and he came home for xmas, easter and summer, but he came back far more mature and actually does jobs around the house without me asking, sonetimes  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My eldest is leaving home soon to start his apprenticeship. He'll be an hour and a half away. I have mixed emotions about it of course. I'm happy that he has something in place but I'm going to miss him loads.
He's away for a year and then based locally so he'll be able to move back if he wants to.
I'm going to tell him to come home at weekends for a mum hug.
What advice would you give your child? "
don't get too d*unk and it'll fall off if you use it too much  |
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I don't think there's much last minute advice you can give. One of ours left a week after their 17th birthday we just said to make sure they stayed in touch.
If you've given them good coping skills they'll be fine |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Thanks guys. It feels odd! Shall I pack him a food parcel?  "
I am sure that would be appreciated! When I go home my mum always send me back with some homemade frozen meals and some jars/tins of food and I’m nearly 30 and been out of home for nearly 10yrs! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My eldest is leaving home soon to start his apprenticeship. He'll be an hour and a half away. I have mixed emotions about it of course. I'm happy that he has something in place but I'm going to miss him loads.
He's away for a year and then based locally so he'll be able to move back if he wants to.
I'm going to tell him to come home at weekends for a mum hug.
What advice would you give your child? "
Stay away from girls
Dodgy cigarettes
And books
He didnt listen |
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Ring you every day for the first 2 weeks and you will be calm by week 3 and the calls will decrease.As for the other stuff...make sure he eats,drinks and washes.Oh and tell him to keep in touch..also explain to him the need to wash his clothes too!!...I think this thread is possibly actually what he needs to say to you..."I'll be alright I promise"...and he will I bet. |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Ring you every day for the first 2 weeks and you will be calm by week 3 and the calls will decrease.As for the other stuff...make sure he eats,drinks and washes.Oh and tell him to keep in touch..also explain to him the need to wash his clothes too!!...I think this thread is possibly actually what he needs to say to you..."I'll be alright I promise"...and he will I bet."
Yes, he will, he's quite sensible and knows he needs to behave otherwise he'll get kicked out. It's me! He's my first born and I'm not ready to let him go go  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ring you every day for the first 2 weeks and you will be calm by week 3 and the calls will decrease.As for the other stuff...make sure he eats,drinks and washes.Oh and tell him to keep in touch..also explain to him the need to wash his clothes too!!...I think this thread is possibly actually what he needs to say to you..."I'll be alright I promise"...and he will I bet.
Yes, he will, he's quite sensible and knows he needs to behave otherwise he'll get kicked out. It's me! He's my first born and I'm not ready to let him go go "
How old will he be?
A food parcel sounds like a good idea. Treats that will remind him of you.  |
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"Thanks guys. It feels odd! Shall I pack him a food parcel? "
Well my dad is in his nineties and my mum is not far behind. I come away with at least a packet of biscuits every time I visit.
Giving food like that shows your love. Do it |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Ring you every day for the first 2 weeks and you will be calm by week 3 and the calls will decrease.As for the other stuff...make sure he eats,drinks and washes.Oh and tell him to keep in touch..also explain to him the need to wash his clothes too!!...I think this thread is possibly actually what he needs to say to you..."I'll be alright I promise"...and he will I bet.
Yes, he will, he's quite sensible and knows he needs to behave otherwise he'll get kicked out. It's me! He's my first born and I'm not ready to let him go go
How old will he be?
A food parcel sounds like a good idea. Treats that will remind him of you. "
Nearly 18. It's fully catered for but he's a snacker. Hmmmmmm.....what will remind him of me?? Bacon frazzles and a jar of home made strawberry jam. Good idea, thank you |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ring you every day for the first 2 weeks and you will be calm by week 3 and the calls will decrease.As for the other stuff...make sure he eats,drinks and washes.Oh and tell him to keep in touch..also explain to him the need to wash his clothes too!!...I think this thread is possibly actually what he needs to say to you..."I'll be alright I promise"...and he will I bet.
Yes, he will, he's quite sensible and knows he needs to behave otherwise he'll get kicked out. It's me! He's my first born and I'm not ready to let him go go
How old will he be?
A food parcel sounds like a good idea. Treats that will remind him of you.
Nearly 18. It's fully catered for but he's a snacker. Hmmmmmm.....what will remind him of me?? Bacon frazzles and a jar of home made strawberry jam. Good idea, thank you "
Aww that's making even me homesick.
Chuck an "I'm proud of you!" note in his wash bag. He won't find it for weeks.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I’m an army mum I feel for you! it’s tough letting go and you do fret but I expect he thinks he’s ready for it even if you’re not. I’m sure he’ll be calling you a lot to start with as others have said, mine was but that tailed off when he found his feet and made new friends. Just be there to chat and offer food parcels and lifts home as n when and enjoy the peace in between! |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I’m an army mum I feel for you! it’s tough letting go and you do fret but I expect he thinks he’s ready for it even if you’re not. I’m sure he’ll be calling you a lot to start with as others have said, mine was but that tailed off when he found his feet and made new friends. Just be there to chat and offer food parcels and lifts home as n when and enjoy the peace in between! "
Thanks....my daughter has already bagsied his room!! |
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