Has college changed that much?

[Myriad2112]

My son has recently left school and started college. He has only been there a couple of weeks and we have already had emails regarding his attendance and a date for a parents evening. When I was at college in the early 80's this never happened. As it's not compulsary, why are they treating students like school children? I'm not even sure my parents knew which college I was at never mind which course I was taking. Is it me or has it all changed?

[factor-fiction]

I would be but I am 'between jobs'- I take temporary contracts and when they end I usually have to wait a few months before the next one.

[Myriad2112]

That's alright then, just checking.