My D who refuses to stress out about anything in life, told me yesterday to chill and quit trying to micro-managing the whole college prep thing. We're working with a college financial planner who has basically been a lifesaver to me because of all that's involved and I've been following the time frames they suggest for getting things ready. My D, however has told me that she is well aware of everything I'm telling her and will do what needs to be done on her own schedule. She has always come through and has never disappointed us or herself academically (and I admit to being a control freak.) I think I've gotten so caught up with the entire process (I never finished college) and I really want her to succeed. She is the type that goes with the flow and makes the best of what she has to work with. It's a fine line between letting your kids make their own decisions and wanting to guide them because they don't know everything. I asked her, what if she doesn't get into the top college of her choice and she replied, "I will end up where I'm meant to be and I'm sure I'll do just fine."
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