Everyone knows that going off to college is a huge step in your teenager’s life. Every decision related to dorm life and living on campus can stir up a lot of anxiety if not addressed properly. Your teen is going to want it to look just right. Dorm refrigerators are no exception. You can expect your teen to insist on having his or her own college dorm refrigerator if the apartment doesn’t come with one itself. You’ll be told it’s a normal demand…and truth be told, it just may be. Food is an important part of every person’s life, the college teen at the top of the list.
When looking for the perfect dorm room refrigerator, there are a few things to think about. First, most practically, is size. Dorm rooms are not known for their luxurious spaciousness. In fact, encourage your teen to talk to the roommates. Perhaps pooling for large dorm size refrigerators would be a worthwhile investment. If your teen insists on more independence, you may have to insist on a truly compact refrigerator. A bar fridge can be the perfect solution. Remind him that calling it a “mini dorm refrigerator” might have a trendier ring to it.
After that discussion, it might be best to put color and fun feature options into your teen’s hands. Offering this independence will make the shopping easier for everyone. Don’t cringe when your eighteen year old daughter glows over a neon pink dorm refrigerator, or your son paints gray skulls on a black one. This is their moment of glory. It’s a golden opportunity for you to support them in harmless decision making and build a positive relationship that will last.
Don’t worry about finding an appropriate dorm size refrigerator. When back to school season comes around, every department store and even school supplies stores will practically place them in your lap. Keep your eyes out for a truly good deal at a dorm refrigerator sale, and save yourself a bundle of money. In fact, this might be a tedious task to put in your teen’s hands, making him part of the shopping and decision making. Let him be on the lookout for sales, encourage him to do comparative window shopping. You wouldn’t believe how fortifying your trust in him will be.
After those college years are over, that small dorm refrigerator may even come back to you as a real blessing. Your next teen might be willing to give it a paint job and use it herself, or you’ll realize what a convenience it would be in your own home office. Small dorm refrigerators aren’t strictly for dorms. Enjoy the process, enjoy the product.
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