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Do Parents Get Involved In Their Kid's College Life?
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:09 pm
This is inspired by the dude who is bitching about the LSU band.
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Specifically this comment.
I think he said something about parents being upset over this because they were putting their kids at risk, etc.
At some point last school year I remember someone telling me about someone who had gone to talk with their kid's professors about a grade or something, so is it more common for parents to get involved in their kid's college life?
I don't think at any point when I was in college my mom had a clue what was going on. If I would have told her "I am having a problem with a professor" she would have pretty much said "What do you want me to do? Go take care of it". Once I was in college I was responsible for whatever I did or whatever happened.
There were times when I asked my mom to help me with a certain situation and she was a dick about it (I thought that at the time) because she would always say "I had to learn the hard way and figure out how to get through things after I graduated. My daddy wouldn't even co-sign for me to get a vehicle". It seems like there were things that my mom didn't do that in today's world she would be considered a horrible parent if she didn't do it.
Anyway, I am just curious if parents are more involved in their kids college life now.
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Specifically this comment.
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I read an email thread from the LSU administration that the band was given permission to start camp on Tuesday August 16th "with those who were already on campus." Instead, the jackasses in charge sent out a message for everyone to show up. Very dishonest and sad. Putting those kids at risk....for what???
I think he said something about parents being upset over this because they were putting their kids at risk, etc.
At some point last school year I remember someone telling me about someone who had gone to talk with their kid's professors about a grade or something, so is it more common for parents to get involved in their kid's college life?
I don't think at any point when I was in college my mom had a clue what was going on. If I would have told her "I am having a problem with a professor" she would have pretty much said "What do you want me to do? Go take care of it". Once I was in college I was responsible for whatever I did or whatever happened.
There were times when I asked my mom to help me with a certain situation and she was a dick about it (I thought that at the time) because she would always say "I had to learn the hard way and figure out how to get through things after I graduated. My daddy wouldn't even co-sign for me to get a vehicle". It seems like there were things that my mom didn't do that in today's world she would be considered a horrible parent if she didn't do it.
Anyway, I am just curious if parents are more involved in their kids college life now.
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Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:13 pm to OweO
Dude I've had situations where fathers of young people were calling me to talk about their kid's jobs. These are mid-20's professionals.
I was pretty much dealing with my own problems from 18 on.
I was pretty much dealing with my own problems from 18 on.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:13 pm to OweO
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Anyway, I am just curious if parents are more involved in their kids college life now.
I don't know. I'd assume yes because of the growing number of sheltered brats who need "safe spaces." Mine had no involvement and let me do my thing, which is what college should be.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:14 pm to OweO
Parents these days are pussies. And they are cultivating a generation of pussy children
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:14 pm to OweO
My mom one time called me upset and crying because I changed the password to my LSU email address so she couldn't go snooping through my stuff anymore. 
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:15 pm to OweO
Only the insufferable helicopter parents from elementary, middle and high school.
Sure I give advice like give the apartment complex written move-out notice at least 30 days before the lease ends and stuff. But it's time for them to make their life work.
Plus, I don't want to be stuck with extra lease payments.
Sure I give advice like give the apartment complex written move-out notice at least 30 days before the lease ends and stuff. But it's time for them to make their life work.
Plus, I don't want to be stuck with extra lease payments.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:15 pm to HoustonChick86
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My mom one time called me upset and crying because I changed the password to my LSU email address so she couldn't go snooping through my stuff anymore
whoa...that's not cool at all
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:16 pm to OweO
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Anyway, I am just curious if parents are more involved in their kids college life now
I love the students who have their parents with them unpacking their shite and asking other people for directions. I just think "frick! you're allowed to vote, drive a car, and buy smokes just like me, but you can barely wipe your own arse"
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:17 pm to OweO
My mother is always getting involved in my affairs and im about to be in my late 20s and dont see any time of it stopping soon.
shite, i was getting auto insurance a while back and forwarded her the quote I was emailed (get her opinion that it was a good deal because theyve been with state farm for ages) and she ends up calling the agent whose contact information was in the email to discuss with him directly. Didnt even bother to tell or ask me.
Wtf mom
shite, i was getting auto insurance a while back and forwarded her the quote I was emailed (get her opinion that it was a good deal because theyve been with state farm for ages) and she ends up calling the agent whose contact information was in the email to discuss with him directly. Didnt even bother to tell or ask me.
Wtf mom
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:18 pm to BeerMoney
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Dude I've had situations where fathers of young people were calling me to talk about their kid's jobs. These are mid-20's professionals.
So wait, if one of these younger people have a problem with someone or something, their parents call to try to resolve the issue or are inquiring about something they don't think is "fair" for their kid?
Who the hell goes to their parents and complains because they are having a problem at work? That's their job.. They should be able to work things out on their own.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:20 pm to HoustonChick86
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My mom one time called me upset and crying because I changed the password to my LSU email address so she couldn't go snooping through my stuff anymore.
My mom doesn't know how to turn on a computer so I never had to worry about her looking at my lsu.edu mail.. Or anything electronic.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:21 pm to OweO
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Who the hell goes to their parents and complains because they are having a problem at work?
? I discuss work with my father all the time because he is in the same industry so I always seek his advice and counsel on things that transpire with coworkers.
Dont think thats weird. However if my dad ever called my boss after it, I would be like dude wtf. He wouldnt though. My mother totally would though. I think its cuz shes bored at home all day and likes to meddle.
This post was edited on 9/6/16 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:23 pm to DollaChoppa
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? I discuss work with my father all the time because he is in the same industry so I always seek his advice and counsel on things that transpire with coworkers.
That's different. Yall are communicating about work especially since he is in the same industry. Do you go to him and cry about a problem and expect him to help take care of it?
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:24 pm to OweO
I have been on my own since freshman year of HS. My little brother was quite a handful and required every bit of my parents attention and guidance to get to where he is now.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:25 pm to DollaChoppa
Only problem I had with my parents and snooping was my senior year at LSU.
I finished up with finals way early during the week and wanted to go hang with this girl I was talking to on facebook at A&M. I was going there for grad school and I knew her from years back. My mother somehow found out I wasn't in BR and was in CS (I assume via my phone, but this was before smartphones, but I guess they had GPS then). She got all pissed about it.
Other than that they pretty much left me alone.
I finished up with finals way early during the week and wanted to go hang with this girl I was talking to on facebook at A&M. I was going there for grad school and I knew her from years back. My mother somehow found out I wasn't in BR and was in CS (I assume via my phone, but this was before smartphones, but I guess they had GPS then). She got all pissed about it.
Other than that they pretty much left me alone.
This post was edited on 9/6/16 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:25 pm to BeerMoney
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Dude I've had situations where fathers of young people were calling me to talk about their kid's jobs. These are mid-20's professionals.
Had a mom call me with questions about forms in the hiring packet. This was a 23 year old adult we were hiring. Told her not to worry cause I was pulling the offer
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:27 pm to yellowfin
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Had a mom call me with questions about forms in the hiring packet. This was a 23 year old adult we were hiring. Told her not to worry cause I was pulling the offer
I interviewed a candidate once and asked him some question, can't remember what it was, and he was stumbling all over himself with it. I guess he saw the wtf look on my face and told me to call his mother to vouch for him.
This post was edited on 9/6/16 at 12:29 pm
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:28 pm to OweO
only when it's time to pay bills
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:29 pm to OweO
Yes this is a common problem although I don't know how long this problem has been around. Teachers and employers can help the situation but telling the parents they will only speak with their kid. Often times I see people try to help the parents and that only makes it worse.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 12:33 pm to BeerMoney
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Dude I've had situations where fathers of young people were calling me to talk about their kid's jobs. These are mid-20's professionals.
this hasn't happened to me, but it happened to one of my co-workers. they gave him average on his review and his mother called and bitched at him. he promptly called HR and complained to them.
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