Years ago, when our daughters were at university, I used to refer to it as the “Chapel Hill bubble”. We realized that our daughters were ensconced in academia, and though they were getting an education, we felt that it was important to present alternative points of view. If you have an open, respectful communication with them in these early adult years (which it very much sounds like you do), they will come back to you for counsel in the ensuing years. I’m happy to say that our grown, now successful 40something adult children ask for our thoughts and opinions all the time, especially on parenting! They don’t always agree, and we respect that, but the lines of communication remain open. So, Maura, keep talking, but especially, keep listening. Good luck.
Years ago, when our daughters were at university, I used to refer to it as the “Chapel Hill bubble”. We realized that our daughters were ensconced in academia, and though they were getting an education, we felt that it was important to present alternative points of view. If you have an open, respectful communication with them in these early adult years (which it very much sounds like you do), they will come back to you for counsel in the ensuing years. I’m happy to say that our grown, now successful 40something adult children ask for our thoughts and opinions all the time, especially on parenting! They don’t always agree, and we respect that, but the lines of communication remain open. So, Maura, keep talking, but especially, keep listening. Good luck.