Call me crazy....

lorigaud

lorigaud

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... but I let my 17 year old son fly to Michigan to meet his one of his online friends in person. (We live in Maine). I've talked extensively to the girl's mother and felt confident that Noah could manage to fly there on his own, but it was still a little nerve wracking until he actually arrived. ;)

He's there until the 1st. Fingers crossed that all goes well and they have a blast! They became friends playing Minecraft and other online games. Noah struggles sometimes with "real life" friendships, and this was the one thing he really wanted for Christmas, so crazy or not, I made it happen. Let's hope it's not my biggest parenting fail ever.
 
It is normal for a mother to question her decisions. I am sure he will be okay. I was 17 when I went on a camping bus trip around Australia ( country where I live) and when I stepped into that bus I knew no one. That was way back in the 70s.
 
Lori, I think it is completely normal to question yourself, but what a great gift to him... "real friendships", the feeling of belonging, awesome! You are very brave! Some of my friends are freaked out about their kids going to college further than 250 miles away.
 
Thank you all! He is having a blast, and his friend's mom said that it was only awkward for about 10 seconds. :) I have one son in college in Pennsylvania, so I'm already used to the distance thing lol.
 
I would be very nervous but since it was his wish and he struggles with friendships, this will be an awesome experience for Noah! glad to hear he's having a blast already :)
 
I would be a nervous wreck...but sounds like you did the right thing and talked to her Mom. You have to trust your instincts, and I'm sure if you were comfortable enough to let him go, I'm sure everything will be fine. Sounds like they are having a great time...and with his struggles this could be life changing in a very positive way. :)
 
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