The Parent-Student Relationship In College Searches

A parent’s responsibility to a child is to attempt to lead them down the right path. In their most formative years, parents are often making the significant decisions for their children. Which makes it all the more understandable for how it can be difficult for parents to let go and to hand over control for college decisions when that time comes in their child’s life. As children grow up and acquire knowledge both from their parents and their experiences, the paradigm between who makes these most significant decisions shifts. As these are arguably the most important choices most high school students will have had to consider thus far, it’s important that parents are able to relinquish control and allow their children to process these moments mostly independently. Know that, by letting them drive the process under your guidance and with your support, you are empowering your student to take control of his or her own future. Ultimately, this can lead to more positive outcomes for everyone. If you were hoping to learn more about the ways in which you can help your student as they approach the college search process, be sure to see the resource accompanying this post.

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