<p>I think you are having normal breaking away issues with your parents. Perhaps I would agree that they should have discussed housing with you, but for my kids the results would have been the same. We would have talked about it and I would have explained that on campus housing was the only option. Housing has not been an issue with either of my kids, they enjoyed being on campus. </p>
<p>I know this is a hard pill to swallow, but your parents are still concerned about you. Even though you are soon to be leaving for school they will want to protect you. Growing up and letting go is a gradual and sometimes painful period for both parents and young adult child. Try to remember that they are not being overprotective for their own benefit.</p>