“I used to let my kids do their homework on their own, but once they hit high school, the stakes became too high.” You’re right. The stakes are high, particularly in eleventh grade. But not just because of college admission. Your real challenge is to raise a child who is capable of acting in his or her own best interest. And think of the message you’re sending when you take hold of the reins: “We’ve trusted you in the past, but when things really matter, it would be a mistake to let you be in control.” If you give them that message, they are much more likely to flounder in college when they
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