What It's Like to Be a College Student Whose Parents Can't Let Go

"Helicopter parenting often doesn't end when a child graduates from high school. Today's parents have more tools than ever at their disposal to stay involved..."

"Tess, a 19-year-old student at Purdue University, recently went viral on TikTok for posting screenshots from the Purdue parents group..."

"In her own life, she's thankful that her parents have let her find her own way. But not every parent takes a step back when their kid goes to college."

"You know what they say — strict parenting leads to strict kids. But when you cross that line, your kids won’t communicate with you."

Read at Slate Magazine