While the road is long, the overarching goal for every parent should be preparing their child for the world and life that they will eventually be thrusted into. This particularly comes to fruition when a child is ready to embark on the college journey. Many parents may feel as though they have to lead the way for their child through the college search process, but the truth is, it’s ultimately better to loosen the reins and allow your child to come into their own throughout the process. Now, that’s not to say any parent should refrain from providing input and encouragement to their child. However, as this is the first step for many children in becoming adults, it’s important they handle most of the matters related to it in their own way. As the traditional parent-student relationship is quite intricate, it’s important to prepare for the college search process as early as possible. For strategies to help you and your child, refer to the infographic included alongside this post.
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