<p>I’m a high school junior perusing the Parent section, so I hope I’m not outstepping my boundaries.</p>
<p>In my opinion, this article is extremely over the top. I will admit, I go to a very rigorous private college prep school that does an excellent job preparing and helping students apply to college. That said, my process is much easier than that of many others. My parents are involved, that’s for sure, but quitting jobs for college seems a little extreme. Maybe it’s just because I’m the self-motivated type that I see it this way, but the idea of constantly having my mom check over my HW, help me study, etc. seems ludicrous (and a little unfair). My mom does not work, but she also doesn’t spend her time obsessing over MY school work. College Apps are my responsibility as are scheduling visits. My parents will come with me, but they understand it’s up to me, not them. </p>
<p>I can understand parents helping children who cannot seem to be on top of anything. This, however, seems like quite a different situation. Hovering parents that do everything for their kids are doing them a huge disservice. They won’t be able to rely on you when they’re away at school. </p>
<p>If your kid only gets into a top college because you’ve done everything for them, what makes you think that they’re going to succeed there without your constant aid? I think that a student needs to be as independent as possible.</p>