The Art Of Letting Go: Trusting Your Child's Decisions About Studying Abroad

1. Trust, A Two-Way Thing: Trust is never a single way; you trust your child's decision to study abroad and communicate your faith in their judgment. In turn, they will feel more confident and empowered in their journey. This journey is similar to the experience in the ocean. Just like you are standing on the edge of an ocean where there is full of unknowns, but endless opportunities and lifetime experiences. Thus, parents need to understand that their fear should not overshadow their child's excitement and let them take the adventure. (Image Source: Pinterest/kqed)

2. Embrace Their Choices: Your child might decide to study abroad much as this decision may not be what you would have wished for. One might pick a country you are not so conversant with or a program that you perceive to be rather odd. Accept those choices as valid because they have most likely given these decisions much thought. Always keep in mind, this is their journey and you should support them. (Image Source: Pinterest/nerdwallet)

3. Emotional support: The dream to further his or her education abroad can sometimes be overwhelming for your child and they will need encouragement from you. Just be around to hear what is on their minds and be available to help get them motivated and congratulate them on their achievements. Supporting them with words and believing in their abilities could help as they go through this new phase. (Image Source: Pinterest/PsychNews)

4. Preparing For Practicalities: Offer your child support on the reality side of studying in the foreign country including; money matters, housing, and transportation among others. It may be pertinent for them to tackle these responsibilities but your help can see to it that they do not miss the following points. This kind of work partnership can help to reduce your stress and strengthen your confidence in their ability to make the best decisions. (Image Source: Pinterest/EconomicTimes)

5. Navigating The Unknown: Although the unknown is daunting, but on the brighter side, it brings in a lot of opportunities to grasp. Thus, allowing your kid to pursue their education overseas, enables them to unleash new ventures for their bright future. This journey transforms students inside out, both on personal and professional grounds. Besides, this journey also enables them to become independent and make their own decisions, whether small or big. (Image Source: Pinterest/aauprague)

6. Saying Connected: Letting go is essential, but this does not mean that you abandon your kid when they fly overseas. Thus, you must keep in touch and maintain a strong connection with them. This will provide them emotional support and empower them to survive alone miles away from home. Modern technology has made this even easier as you can connect with them over video call and feel their presence. Besides, you can also visit your kid on their vacations. (Image Source: Pinterest/creativemarket)

7. Working Together On Research: It’s crucial to make sure your child is at the forefront, but being a part of their research can provide comfort for both of you. Look into colleges, programs and places with them. They not only enable you to know what your child likes or dislikes but also allow you to pass on knowledge and advice that doesn’t come across as authoritative. (Image Source: Pinterest/cinilmaria)

8. Celebrating Their Journey: Last but not the least, enjoy this exhilarating process with your child. Education abroad is a great achievement in one's life and a proof of the effort that they have put in their studies. Feel happy and proud of them and wait for the wonderful things and developments they will undergo in this particular trip. (Image Source: Pinterest/exprenzapvtltd)

Inputs By: Mamta Shekhawat, Founder, Gradding.com (Image Source: Pinterest/wsj)