Real Life, Real Parenting
What’s one thing ALL parents have said at least once?
What is... Because I said so! 😅
What’s one thing students need besides good grades to get into college?
What is... Activities, Leadership, Character.
Your student says “I’m grown.” Your response?
What is... your answer? 😭
What’s one life skill teens should learn before college?
What is... Time management, cooking, etc.
What’s one piece of quick parenting advice you wish you had sooner?
What is.... Tell us please!!!
Your student says “I got it” but you know they don’t. What do you do?
What is... Act like you not helping and talk them through it.
True or False: Parents still matter in the college process.
What is... TRUE! 💯
“Your student calls to ask how to use the washing machine… that they’ve used all semester.”
What is... “Uhm, what have I been paying for?” 😭
When should parents start stepping back?
What is... Gradually over time.
What’s one thing you can be proud of yourself for?
What is... your answer?
What’s harder: waking them up or getting them off their phone?
What is... BOTH! 😂
What’s one question you should ask during a college visit?
What is... can I visit my student on the weekends?
Your student says they’re broke, but you just saw post about brunch, a concert, and new shoes on Instagram. What's your response?
What is... “You always have money for everything else, but books.” 😭
What’s harder: letting go or holding on?
What is... BOTH! 😭
You see your student's ‘clean room’ on FaceTime. What's your reply?
What is... That's a lie!
What’s one rule you swore you’d never say… but now you do?
What is.... Your answer?
What scares parents most about college?
What is... The unknown.
They said they had an 8 a.m. class, but I’ve never seen them up before noon. What's your response?
What is... “That class is optional, clearly.”😭
What do you do when your Student is becoming independent, but you still want them to need you?
What is... Give them space, but keep the door open.
You drop them off at college and they don’t look back once. What's your response?
What is... And just like that… I was free! ✨
What is one trait you see in your student that reminds you of yourself?
What is... your answer?
What does “success” look like for your student?
What is... your answer?
“They only call when they need something… then say ‘I’m good though’ at the end of the call.” What's your response?
What is... I already know this conversation is about money.
What did you get right with your student?
What is... Share your moment ❤️
What do parents say in the group chat after their student has experienced their first breakup?
What is... We’re all going through it.