| | Details | Author's Feelings | Author's Opinions |
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| Parents of today's college students | Student A's father:
Takes control of registration, speaks for the student.
Student B's mother:
Follows the student closely, intervenes in academic issues.
Students' parents:
Often go to teachers' offices to complain about marks/assignments.
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Surprised, concerned
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Overprotective; hinder students' independence.
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| Author's parents |
Allowed the author to make decisions, didn't interfere in academic matters.
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Grateful
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Trust students to take responsibility; foster independence.
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