It’s never too early or too late to have our reliable NJ Life Insurance!
12/5/2011 12:00:00 AM
You may be wondering whether or not your child is safe being a freshman in college. However, as they learn to find their own path, it is important to set rules when they return home during a break. In addition, explaining how to stay protected and safe in and out of school is a necessary conversation.
According to Parental Guidance, as you ready the room for your returning freshman, take a few minutes to think about what the holiday will be like for your child coming home. A new college student will begin to go through a transition phase into adulthood, causing him or her to break away from the family unit. Although a conversation about this new stage in life may seem difficult or awkward, it needs to happen. Therefore, the following are some issues that may arise in the midst of your talk:
House rules review. The freshman may want to stay out later; if you agree, state the curfew. You don't need to spend hours worrying. A quick summary of expectations may make the visit better for everyone.
The money talk, college edition. A difficult issue a freshman faces involves discretionary spending. One mother of a college student comments, "The biggest challenge we're having is that she is making friends with students from affluent families. While our daughter isn't on financial aid, she seems to think we can add money to her account whenever she wants more. We're trying to teach her some personal budgeting responsibility." You may need to remind your child that a budget must be adhered to, and if there is an emergency, they can come to you for help.
Hey, can I transfer? Some kids may think that if they don't feel they are fitting in by the holidays, they've made a big mistake. Maureen Tillman of College with Confidence says, "College can be a huge transition for some students for a wide variety of reasons: social, academic, the difficulties in mastering a huge university, finding a niche, and so on. They need to figure out what isn't working. Then they should pursue the activities, academic help, and resources on campus that can make them feel more comfortable before they decide to transfer."
According to Parental Guidance, as you ready the room for your returning freshman, take a few minutes to think about what the holiday will be like for your child coming home. A new college student will begin to go through a transition phase into adulthood, causing him or her to break away from the family unit. Although a conversation about this new stage in life may seem difficult or awkward, it needs to happen. Therefore, the following are some issues that may arise in the midst of your talk:
House rules review. The freshman may want to stay out later; if you agree, state the curfew. You don't need to spend hours worrying. A quick summary of expectations may make the visit better for everyone.
The money talk, college edition. A difficult issue a freshman faces involves discretionary spending. One mother of a college student comments, "The biggest challenge we're having is that she is making friends with students from affluent families. While our daughter isn't on financial aid, she seems to think we can add money to her account whenever she wants more. We're trying to teach her some personal budgeting responsibility." You may need to remind your child that a budget must be adhered to, and if there is an emergency, they can come to you for help.
Hey, can I transfer? Some kids may think that if they don't feel they are fitting in by the holidays, they've made a big mistake. Maureen Tillman of College with Confidence says, "College can be a huge transition for some students for a wide variety of reasons: social, academic, the difficulties in mastering a huge university, finding a niche, and so on. They need to figure out what isn't working. Then they should pursue the activities, academic help, and resources on campus that can make them feel more comfortable before they decide to transfer."
At Alwex Insurance, we understand the transition from high school to college can be tough for both the student and family. However, working together to figure out what needs to be done will help strengthen communication. In addition, having more adult conversations will benefit your child greatly as they learn to make their way in the world. Therefore, by discussing your plans about your NJ life insurance, they can learn about their protection now and in the future!
From contributing financially to raising your children, everything you do for your family adds up. This is why you need our coverage since it will help you feel more secure about moving towards the future. Our dedicated team understands the market and regulations and can find the right plan for your specific needs, whether it be term or whole life insurance. Determining the appropriate type of NJ life insurance can feel overwhelming, but let us guide you in the right direction!
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From contributing financially to raising your children, everything you do for your family adds up. This is why you need our coverage since it will help you feel more secure about moving towards the future. Our dedicated team understands the market and regulations and can find the right plan for your specific needs, whether it be term or whole life insurance. Determining the appropriate type of NJ life insurance can feel overwhelming, but let us guide you in the right direction!
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