Proofreading for college-aged kid?

hrh19
Sun, 13 Jul 2014 16:28:37 +0000

Several of my nieces have asked for my help over the years, as I am that aunt. When S was in high school, I helped him edit an essay. A few weeks later, I was teasing him at dinner and asked him what grade we had received on the paper. He didn’t think I was funny… My own children did not ask for help after high school, except for resumes and personal statements. They found friends to do it. When I found out S had asked D to proofread a college paper after midnight (while she was in med school!) I almost lost it. I bit my tongue and the two of them worked it out. I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer here. I think it varies with each situation.