<p>I think for many Plebes Christmas break may be the first opportunity to return home and reconnect with their family, friends and the surroundings they left back in June. We'd appreciate hearing about the experiences of other parents especially in regard to how returning to the Academy unfolded when the vacation was over and reality set it. Any advice and observations would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>A little bit of sadness - but don't we all feel that way at the end of a vacation! Certainty didn't have "despair" of any kind. When called once on the yard there was certainly a sense of glad to be back to see his friends.</p>
<p>Another discussion is what to expect while they are home....
This will be the first opportunity to reconnect with high school friends. They may actually seem to be more important than family. Don't take it personally!</p>
<p>We just asked for plans and told him which days or nights he had "family" obligations. Doing it that way there were no spats with "your going out again!" They have had (for Plebes) 6 months of "no life" They may want to experience "life" for the full 17 days.</p>