As college parents we want the best for our college students. Many college parents have spent years planning for and working toward their student’s college experience. They would never intentionally do anything to harm their student’s chances of making the most of their years in college. However, there are some things that parents do, often for what seem like good reasons, that may have unintentional negative effects for their student.
If you’re brave enough, check this list below and consider whether or not you may be guilty of any of these habits. Certainly, no parents are guilty of all of them, and many parents may not be guilty of any of these habits. Unfortunately, all are actions that some parents take at one time or another. The list may seem harsh, but it gives us all pause, and food for thought.
by Marjorie Savage is subtitled Mentoring Your Child During the College Years. This book is written by someone who has spent years working with both college students and their parents. As both a college parent and a college services professional herself, Savage is able to understand both the world of parent concerns and the world of college. She helps parents understand the new world their student is entering and also helps them take a new look at their child as he/she enters this stage of life.
