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Show your kids you care...Feb 04 '00 Write an essay on this topic.There is nothing that shows a kid that someone loves him\her more than when they receive a package. I know it sounds trite, but it is true. A package means a lot to anyone, especially college students. I remember how great I felt when I saw that little slip of paper telling me I had a package waiting in the mailroom. Getting a package reminded me of home and that someone out there loved me. Packages do not have to be anything lavish or expensive. Even little things like a small box with some cookies were enough to put a smile on my face for days. Here are some of the better things I received or some of the things I know I would have liked to. Send food, lots of food. Yes, I know…most parents feel that their child is doing just fine living on cafeteria slop. WRONG!! And no, their rooms are not too small to hold a horde of food. I loved getting food in the mail. One of my favorites was Ramen soup. They were so easy to make in the dorms and were good anytime. Another thing I loved was anything that reminded me of home. Homemade cookies were especially nice. Anything that they loved at home but cannot get at school will be greatly appreciated. Send junk food. You think I am kidding. Having a stash of chips or nachos and salsa somewhere is so much better than having to hunt down a vending machine at 2 in the morning. One of the best things are those packages of the assorted chips. Those are great to take to class, or to munch on while studying…you do want your child to study don’t you? When in doubt… send cash! Most parents already know this. I can’t think of a student I know who hasn’t at one time or another begged their parents for money. Once I received a little bit of cash for no reason. It was great! I knew my parents cared, and I didn’t have to lie and tell them I loved whatever flimsy gift they would have sent instead. Parents: giving your kid money will help them get better grades. You don’t believe this? Sure, some of that money might go towards going out or shopping, but they would do this anyway. Now they don’t have to work and can spend more time studying! Most schools have long distance plans that charge outrageous rates. And, let’s face it, e-mail is great but there is nothing like a real conversation. Send your kids pre-paid phone cards. I know I loved to talk to my friends back home, and a phone card was the only way to go. This is especially or your kids who go to school far away. If you ever want to hear from them, make sure you pay for it and not them. Anything you send your child will be loved. If you can’t think of anything, try things that can be bought in the real world but not in college. College students, especially freshman can have a very hard time getting to a drug store. All those things that they stocked up on when they left (aspirin, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, etc.) can run out very quickly. Trying to buy them in the on-campus store is just plain silly. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like paying 8 dollars for deodorant and a pack of gum. I know these things sound silly, but they are taken for granted at home and appreciated at school. Random gifts can make the best gift too. I know I made a comment earlier about receiving silly gifts, but even though they are silly or impractical, they still let your child know you care. Once I got a small ceramic dog to hang on my wall from my mom. Yes, I was embarrassed to hang it up, but I did anyway. I did this because I knew it meant something and it made me feel good whenever I saw it. I am sure I have forgot many things here. If you don’t know what to send your kid, ask them. I’m sure they’ll have a very long list of things they need/want but didn’t want to ask for. Even if it is just a hand-written letter or a cookie, I guarantee it will make your child day.  |
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