Should Parents or Students Make the Decision?

PelicanDad
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:30:57 +0000

^^I agree in theory, but to the extent you have these discussions with said child during the visiting and application process, the less likely you are to find yourselves at loggerheads in April. I also suppose some kids (& adults) for that matter are more naturally communicative than others. Still, I think it’s a little autocratic to mail off the acceptance without explaining your reasoning to your child in advance. And really, if you have a solid list of schools you’re happy with, when ARE you going to let go of the wheel and let them steer? They’ll be doing it in a car in a couple years.