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<p>Considering he’s still in early-mid teen years, some of what is called out as “helicoptering” or “snowplowing” doesn’t necessarily apply. </p>
<p>However, if you and your H feels he can, start giving your S some more responsibilities that he’s mostly/completely responsible for assessing, planning, and carrying out on a graduated basis with you and H being available if needed. </p>
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<p>If one was in that situation and the college had similarly generous extension policies that I’ve witnessed/experienced, I’d advise the student to seek extensions for a few of those papers so one doesn’t spread themselves so thinly. </p>
<p>The above scenario would be one where I’d strongly support seeking out extensions…and many college Profs/admins who are reasonable tend to be inclined to accommodate such extension requests.</p>