Your child does not belong to you, and you must prepare your child to pick up the burden of his life long before the moment when you must lay your burden down—James Baldwin

The problem comes if we have not done our job well as parents and, as the burden shifts to our children, they are unable to Manage it with ease.  They may fumble, they may get into the habit of grumbling about its with; they may make excuses and cast blame for their inability to carry it well. 

One big thing we can do is encourage and nurture their academic success; lacking that, our children can be tremendously frustrated as we push them out of the nest.  Along with opening doors to college and career, it gives them a sense of accomplishment and the knowledge that they can apply themselves and succeed.

~Blessings