How can I help my child transition to college after the pandemic?
Your son has not permanently lost his motivation, though. You report that hes excited to go to college (an appropriate emotion to feel), and even without a pandemic, leaving for college can be an anxiety-producing transition. One way to allay your own fears is to say something such as: Its typical to have two minds moving during changes like this. On the one hand, youve been alone, are used to that and may be feeling anxious that youll forget how to socialize. On the other hand, you are so excited to get out of here, meet new people and sit in actual classrooms again!