Dear Alex,

Thank you so much for your email. It was so good to hear from you. I regret not to
have been in touch earlier but I’ve been up to my eyes preparing for my exams.

I’m sorry to hear that you are worried about Jane’s decision of going away to study.

I know it must be hard for parents when their child leaves their hometown, but it’s
for their own good. Jane is mature enough to take care of herself and she will
behave as you taught her until now. On the other hand, I do see your point and
concern, because it is hard for you to let Jane move after you have looked after her
for 18 years.

Although I may have agreed with you more if I were a parent, I also know that you
are concerned about Jane's long-term interests, which includes letting her go.

The best way for her to develop on a personal level will be to study in another city,
because it will help her in the near future.

My opinion is that you should encourage her with this idea and make the change as
easy as it can be. Also, I assume that the university she applied for is better than the
ones that are in your city. Having that in mind you will realize that it is a major
advantage that Jane will have when applying for a job.

Anyway, I hope that was helpful and you will reconsider your decision. Do write back
as soon as you can - I’d love to hear all the details of what happened with Jane and
the rest of your family too.

All the best,

Carina Coman