<p>Well of course parents should be involved -- that's exactly what "we" said. But "we" shouldn't be the ones steering the boat. "We" should be guiding, yes, because most kids do need help and advice, but "we" should not be grabbing the oars out of our kids hands and setting the course for them. Believe me, "we" know first hand just how hard that can be at times -- "we" have boxes of empty rolls of duct tape that "we" used to keep our mouths shut to prove it. Sometimes "we" may even have to live with the child choosing a different path than "we" would have hoped. After all, "we" aren't just seeking to get our kids into college, but to prepare them to be competent adults who can handle life without us. Or, perhaps "we" are wrong about that. Sorry if "we" offended anyone. "We" will shut up now. ;)</p>