Not only will many parents stay up late to help their child complete the project, some parents might even finish it for him, hoping it helps their child get a good grade. All kinds of good intentions are at work: they may hope that the good grade will help the child maintain a healthy self-esteem. They might even think, “If I step in to finish this for my child, at least he will get a good night’s sleep to help him face tomorrow’s challenges in school. I’ve helped my child through this rough spot. I’m being a supportive parent.” But think about what course you have just given your child with
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