Perhaps, It wasn't them- it was YOU!

Raam1012
Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:17:33 +0000

I have to agree with @takeitallin - you seem quite bitter about something. Perhaps your bittnerness is that you don’t have the time to coddle your last 5 like you did the first two.

I think all of us have seen the over bearing parent who listens to their child’s audition at the door but who really cares? If that’s what they choose to do, so be it. It doesn’t impact you in any way or your son’s success or not. Frankly, I find it amusing.

Whether we help our kid with apps, essays or what to wear to an audition - I think that is all about being a parent and in no way do I feel it prevents them from being independent, successful college students.

If I read your post correctly your son enrolled in college at age 14 - maybe that has something to do with college not being a good fit.

I think CC in theatre/drama and MT is primarily parents who are trying to gain as much knowledge as they can to guide their child through the process of college auditions so that they can help with the logistics. Even the most overbearing coddling parent can’t help their kid get admitted.

Peace.