Sarah Schupp

“Helicopter,” “hovercraft,” “hummingbird.” They’re terms used to describe parents who micromanage their children, especially during the college application process. Although the slang is not meant to be complimentary, some parents take pride in their helicopter status. “I acknowledge that there is a very fine line that separates a parent who is ‘involved’ from one who is ‘overinvolved,” confesses Sally Rubenstone, a self-professed helicopter mom to be and senior counselor at College Confidential. “And, often, it is better to err on the side of the latter, rather than to not provide adequate guidance and support to kids who need it…. A student who is a brilliant scientist or an amazing artist isn’t necessarily a super secretary.”
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