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My husband and I recently spent the day visiting our son, Mason, who is a freshman in college. It’s the first time we’ve seen him since we moved him into his dorm at the end of August.

Overall, he’s doing well. But he’s disappointed in the social life at school. Maybe my husband and I overhyped how much fun college was for us. Maybe his school doesn’t offer as many activities as they should. Maybe Mason’s expectations are too high and no college in the country can meet them.

At the end of the day, though, the “why” doesn’t matter. It’s what Mason does from this point forward. He can sit around and lament what isn’t happening. Or he can take charge of his life and initiate his own fun. He’s made enough friends to do so. The proverbial ball is in his court and the decision is his.

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