<p>Quoting from the end of the OP’s article:</p>
<p>A recent study gathered for the National Survey of Student Engagement suggests that helicopter parents do more good than harm. The survey sampled 9,162 students from 24 colleges and universities. And even after controlling for parent education level, the data show that “compared with their counterparts, children of helicopter parents were more satisfied with every aspect of their college experience, gained more in such areas as writing and critical thinking, and were more likely to talk with faculty and peers about substantive topics.”</p>
<p>Nevertheless, experts stress that there’s a big difference between guiding and directing. The key is to learn the difference and do the former. If parents can learn to walk the line, their kids have a valuable resource that extends far beyond the academic realm. Melinda Kopp, a Denver-based independent educational consultant, explains: “I think we need to recognize that a student who has involved and caring parents does have an advantagenot just in the college application process but in life.”</p>
<p>Anyone have a how to helicopter book? LOL. I think I’ll buy it =).</p>