What I asked of my parents, and it really helped me during the process- let the kid ask for help. Don’t become the helicopter parent that wants to over-edit essays, hyper analyze every word in the common app, etc. AO’s say in every info session and conversation that they want to see 17, 18 year olds applying, not their parents. Help with proofreading, financial aid stuff, making sure they stay on track for deadlines, but don’t take control over every little aspect.