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I don’t think this is true for many parents. Some parents push their children, but many parents are also willing to let their kids make their own choices (and mistakes). My own parents had very little to do with the college selection process (mostly because I’m a 1st generation college student). I did all of the research, but my parents did take me to info sessions and college visits. They’re proud to put a Duke sticker on the car, but I honestly think they would’ve been just as happy to put a NC State sticker on there. It’s not apathy; they’ve just always pushed for me to be where I’m happy. :)</p>