World's Longest Umbilical Cord

My good friend from The Falls Church in Northern Virginia passed along a few helpful articles concerning college transition. Both articles discuss the difficulties in parenting college freshman. The following quote by Richard Mullendore, Professor of College Student Affairs Administration at the University of Georgia is a good summary:

“I’ve been known for the last few years to call the cell phone the world’s longest umbilical cord.”

What are the challenges ahead for parenting college students? How should parents respond to the needs of their college bound children? Here are two articles that offer some insight and advice:

Helicopter Parents

New Umbilical Cords Tie Young Adults to Parents