<p>I found CC last year during my son's college search. I had burning questions and struggles, and many of you shared your experience and expertise. There is a lot of knowledge to be gained here on CC and I've been happy to find kindred spirits. My problem now is that I can't get off CC. I check things out several times a day. I have a feeling that I'm really just filling my empty nest with other people's kids. You all are probably the wrong one's to ask, because you're still here, but is there a rehab program for CC addicted parents?</p>
<p>Sign me up if you find one! :)</p>
<p>Over the past several years I’ve always been addicted to one message board or another. In my case, I found that the only way for me to break free from one message board was to find another one. Oh well, I’m still functioning. I suppose there are worse things to be hung up on.</p>
<p>welcome to the club!!!..and now my job “requires” me to stay on here!!! so I guess I can have an alibi…</p>
<p>I think we need a support group!</p>
<p>People in the CC community are uncommonly smart and sophisticated, so it’s not only fun to read their posts, it’s valuable to have access to their feedback. I routinely go to the CC Parents Cafe first if I’m considering a major purchase, planning a vacation, or looking for thoughts and ideas about a particular topic.</p>
<p>. . . and Rodney, I think we’ll all want some more details on your job that has a CC requirement.</p>
<p>Ditto, gadad. I’m too old for most “parenting” boards that are focused on small kids.
You know what they say - little kids, little issues - big kids, big issues!</p>
<p>gadad: I’ll PM you…</p>
<p>I think those of us on the college class of '13 thread (HS class of '09, started maybe in '07) will stay through graduation, grandchildren, old age…</p>
<p>I joined when my daughter was a junior in high school (on the old board - my start date does not reflect that, since when they went over to the “new” format, they lost original dates). She is now 3 years out of college…so going on 9 years for me… :eek: I still find it fun, and a great resource for choosing that best place to retire, vacuum cleaner, feedback on books, travel, best recipes, ;)</p>
<p>I see there’s no hope. Rodney: I’m also dying to know.</p>
<p>There is no hope for us so all you can do is join the parent cafe! 
[Parent</a> Cafe - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/]Parent”>Parent Cafe - College Confidential Forums)</p>
<p>So, I’m not the only one. I’m like Bovertine. I move from one message board to another. It truly is an addiction for me. Checking my favorite forums is like an itch that must be scratched. If I am home alone… CC is where I head. I know one of the reasons is to procrastinate doing household chores… NOT my favorite thing!</p>
<p>Hmmm. See my screen name. Yeah, I’m like Bovertine and Minnymom. It all started with a kitchen remodeling forum, then my kitchen got finished, and then, and then, and then. Except where the teens hang out, CC folks are unfailingly nice, polite, and helpful, so it is a pleasure to return. And, uh, return.</p>
<p>My first kid is now a college freshman, but I can still feed my addiction because he is pre-med and will be going on to grad school(s), so I can obsess over those threads, and my second kid is only in seventh grade but will be going the athletic recruit track, so I happily look forward to many years of continued participation in this totally awesome community. Yay!</p>
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<p>Yes, it’s called the Parent Cafe. You can post there, your posts don’t get added to your total, and so noone IRL knows if you are still addicted. :)</p>
<p>" is there a rehab program for CC addicted parents?"
No, CC is like the song Hotel California-
“you can check out any time you like, but you can NEVER leave!”</p>
<p>I’ve decided that the appeal of CC is that I can look at it when I want, and ignore it when I want. Lots nicer than real responsibilities, like my job and volunteer work opportunities ;)</p>
<p>Today my “Water for Elephants” book arrived… maybe I’ll start reading real books again!
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1088114-water-elephants-april-cc-book-club-selection.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1088114-water-elephants-april-cc-book-club-selection.html</a></p>
<p>Ahh, yes I took a break between #1 and #2…but not for long…I missed all the regulars and the cafe and the fun and I still have a 16 year old so I’ll be around for a while. He’s only a sophomore but while waching 2 brothers go through the process already has a list. He’ll be fun. He’s got a great GPA to work with unlike the other 2. The only sad part is not knowing sometimes what happens to the kids who post regularly for about a year and then are gone. It’s always heartening when they “come back” for a moment. As parents we don’t know each other, but in some realm we do…I guess that is what the “social” in social networking is all about. So stick around, there is always at least one interesting thread somewhere…just stay away from the “chances” threads.</p>