@porcupine98 - if only all parents could do this it would be fine. I work with kids on essays and I find that parents will find a topic for them, write whole paragraphs, correct it beyond reason and then have them send it in with none of the child’s voice left in it. That’s why I tell today’s “bulldozer parents” to stay out of it. The advice you listed is valid and helpful, but in the end, I still think its best that a non interested party read it like a trusted teacher or counselor. Some students are lucky enough to be able to write their essays as an assignment in English in the 11th grade. This is a good move that more schools should have as an option.