My 14-year-old son wants to study abroad. He may be ready — but I'm not.

• 03/17/2026, 6:15 AM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Kristina Wright

When my youngest son was little, I called him my "koala baby." He wanted to be carried on my hip at all times and would tuck his head into my neck to hide whenever he was in an unfamiliar environment.