<p>Met DH in grad school.
I see the residential college period as a transition from home to young adulthood, a chance to explore, make more of your own choices (and mistakes,) learn more responsibility for onesself, and be exposed to more than the same old patterns and sorts of people in the home community. All while someone is still providing a roof, a bed and meals. (In addition to my expepctations for their academic and intellectual growth.)</p>
<p>We have to face that, for many kids, the residential experience is a privilege. Not all families can afford this wondrous time.</p>