How to live in harmony with your college kid Now comes the challenge of everyone trying to live together in harmony once again. College kids have been on their own for quite some time, doing what they want, when they want, so moving back into their parents' home, under their rules can be infuriating for them. Get our free mobile app Children grow into adults but parents will always be parents, said Dr. Steven Tobias, director of The Center for Child and Family Development in Morristown. College kids expect to be treated like adults now but parents will naturally always treat their child like a child.