My son emigrated to America 11 years ago, when he married an American girl. They have one son (my grandson) and live in Illinois. They’re extremely happy, working hard, got a lovely lifestyle, far above what they could afford here.
Yes, I worry about guns etc, but they live in a very safe area, and are ultra cautious when they have to travel to central Chicago.
Obviously, I was sad when he went (although I never let him see that, as it wouldn’t have been fair!), but I bought up my children to be happy, confident and to follow their own dreams.
The last couple of years have been difficult, with travel restrictions, and worries about Covid, both sides of the pond, but we keep in close touch by Skype, social media, messaging etc.
They are (hopefully) due over in October to see us, and are bringing some friends and relatives with them. It’ll be chaotic, as it always is lol, but we can’t wait.?
Parents shouldn’t be selfish. Let adult children use the wings, we should have given them, to fly. They have to walk their own paths.
I track, online, their flights over lol, with anticipation, and I come home after they’ve gone and cry, but he’s happy and that’s all I ever wanted.