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A couple million sets of U.S. parents just realized a dream: They sent sons and daughters off to colleges. Most immediately set their sights on a new dream: attending graduation ceremonies at those colleges.

But right about now, some are getting the first clues that might not happen. A few know it won’t — because their kids have already dropped out.

via Parenting, Part II: First weeks can be tough for college kids – USATODAY.com.