If you are a parent and your son is leaving to live by himself, what would you say to him?

What if it was a daughter? Would there be a difference to what you would say to her?

My parents would be like "Its about time"

I think some parents might be a little more concerned about their daughters leaving as opposed to sons..but it really depends on the parents and the individuals


for sons, it'd probably be: CONGRATULATIONS SON, YOU ARE NOW A MAN!
for daughters: okay darling, don't forget to carry pepper spray okay?

My parents would say the same thing. But it depends on the age of the child. My parents would tell me I will always have a home and if things go wrong, I can come back.

I wouldn't know how to answer this since I am not a parent. I would hope my kids are financially stable and can make it on their own. Good luck?

As for my parents, they're telling me I have to get married before I move out. HA.

I guess it depends on how old they are. I know my mom doesn't want me to leave, but she depends on me too much. She doesn't drive, so I take her where she needs to go. I know it'll be hard on her. As for my dad I know he won't mind having me around, I hardly ever see him anyways.

In my opinion, it's going to be an adjustment for both the parent and the child, so their parents shouldn't try the whole "Oh I'll miss you. I know you'll get homesick. You better visit a lot" deal, because it makes it harder on both of them.

Just be confident in what you've taught them that they'll make it on their own and let them know that you're always there to help them out, esspecially with finacial things, like making sure they pay their bills and doing their taxes on their own.

Good luck?Don't do crack?Burn the bills and say you never received any?

^lol thats horrible! (the last one)

I would say Good luck, for now anyway. I haven't had kids so I just don't know that emotional attachment and what I would really do and say if it really came to it. In the future I suppose I'll figure it out.